I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for March 30, 2026
I-80 is mostly passable across the corridor today, but there are several confirmed work zones and restrictions to watch. The biggest verified active issues are a right-lane blockage from road damage in Wyoming between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246, long-term construction with a 12-foot width limit on I-80 west of Grand Island in Nebraska, new lane reductions starting today near Iowa City, an active eastbound on-ramp closure at Middle Road in Bettendorf, ongoing heavy reconstruction impacts in the Joliet/Will County corridor in Illinois, an active lane restriction on I-80 westbound near White Haven in Pennsylvania, and active construction-related I-80 restrictions in New Jersey near Exit 56 in Woodland Park and Exit 68 in Teaneck. California, Nevada, and Utah did not show a confirmed current I-80 ramp closure or construction item in the official public traveler-information text pages I checked today.
- California: No general traffic restrictions were listed on I-80 in the Bay Area/Solano County or on Business 80, but all westbound trucks must stop at the brake check area 0.5 mile west of Nyack in Placer County.
- Nevada: No current I-80 advisories or construction closures were listed in the public Nevada 511 text pages checked today.
- Utah: No confirmed I-80-specific ramp closure or roadwork item surfaced in the public UDOT text reports checked today.
- Wyoming: Eastbound right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246 because of road damage; Pine Bluffs Rest Area closed at milepost 402.
- Nebraska: Road construction is active on I-80 in both directions between mile marker 299 and Exit 312 west of Grand Island, with a 12-foot width limit in place.
- Iowa: Westbound I-80 near Iowa City drops to two lanes starting today at mile marker 242.0 to 242.2; the eastbound Middle Road on-ramp at Exit 301 in Bettendorf remains closed for bridge work.
- Illinois: Major rebuilding work continues along the I-80 corridor in Joliet/Will County, including the Chicago Street interchange area and other corridor work zones that continue to generate lane shifts and closures.
- Indiana: No confirmed I-80-specific ramp closure or construction event surfaced in the public INDOT text pages checked today.
- Ohio: No specific current I-80 ramp closure or construction event was confirmed in the public Ohio traveler-information text pages checked today.
- Pennsylvania: I-80 westbound has an active lane restriction between 0.2 mile west of Exit 274 (PA 534 / Hickory Run State Park) and 0.9 mile west of Exit 273 (PA 940 / PA 437 / White Haven-Freeland).
- New Jersey: Active construction is affecting I-80 eastbound near Exit 56 in Woodland Park, where the Exit 56B ramp is closed; I-80 local lanes eastbound near Exit 68 in Teaneck also have a right-lane closure.
California I-80 Road Conditions
No general traffic restrictions were listed today for I-80 in the San Francisco Bay Area / Solano County, and no restrictions were listed on Business 80. The one posted I-80 operational restriction is that all westbound trucks must stop at the brake check area 0.5 mile west of Nyack in Placer County. No current I-80 ramp closures or construction closures were listed in the public Caltrans road-conditions text checked today.
California DOT / Caltrans I-80 conditions
Nevada I-80 Road Conditions
Nevada 511 did not show a current public advisory for I-80 in the accessible text pages checked today, and no specific I-80 ramp closure or construction closure was surfaced in those public text results.
Utah I-80 Road Conditions
The public UDOT Traffic text pages I checked today did not surface a confirmed I-80-specific ramp closure or active construction event in accessible text. For live map-based updates, use the UDOT traffic site.
Wyoming I-80 Road Conditions
- Road damage: I-80 eastbound between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246 has the right lane blocked. Use caution through the area.
- Facility closure: Pine Bluffs Rest Area is closed until further notice at milepost 402.0.
No current I-80 ramp closures were listed in the public WYDOT route report checked today.
Nebraska I-80 Road Conditions
- Road construction: I-80 in both directions between mile marker 299 and Exit 312, west of the Grand Island / Hastings area, has active road construction.
- Restriction: A 12-foot width limit is in effect through that work zone.
No specific current I-80 ramp closure was confirmed in the public Nebraska text sources checked today.
Iowa I-80 Road Conditions
- Lane reductions near Iowa City: Starting today, westbound I-80 at mile marker 242.0 to 242.2 is reduced to two lanes for a bridge deck overlay across the CRANDIC rail lines. Eastbound I-80 at the same location is scheduled to reduce to two lanes on April 1.
- Ramp closure in Bettendorf: The eastbound I-80 on-ramp at Middle Road (Exit 301) is closed for construction of a new eastbound I-80 bridge. The posted detour uses westbound I-80 at Middle Road, then the I-80 / U.S. 61 interchange to return to eastbound I-80.
Illinois I-80 Road Conditions
- Joliet / Will County corridor reconstruction: Major rebuilding work continues along I-80 from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox, with the corridor under staged reconstruction and recurring lane shifts and closures.
- Chicago Street interchange area: Construction associated with the Chicago Street interchange is underway, adding to ongoing traffic impacts in the Joliet segment.
No single current statewide Illinois road-closure text result gave a better real-time I-80 event listing than the official live map pages, so use the Illinois road-closure tools for live closure status.
Illinois DOT road closures | Getting Around Illinois road construction
Indiana I-80 Road Conditions
No confirmed I-80-specific ramp closure or active construction event surfaced in the public INDOT text pages I checked today. For live status on the Indiana segment, use the INDOT Trafficwise map and restrictions page.
Indiana Trafficwise 511 | INDOT restrictions and closings
Ohio I-80 Road Conditions
No specific current I-80 ramp closure or active construction event was confirmed in the public Ohio traveler-information text pages I checked today. For live Ohio Turnpike and state-route updates, use OHGO and the Ohio Turnpike construction pages.
OHGO | Ohio Turnpike construction zones
Pennsylvania I-80 Road Conditions
- Lane restriction: I-80 westbound has roadwork with a lane restriction between 0.2 mile west of Exit 274 (PA 534 / Hickory Run State Park) and 0.9 mile west of Exit 273 (PA 940 / PA 437 / White Haven / Freeland).
No current I-80 ramp closure was confirmed in the public Pennsylvania sources I checked today.
New Jersey I-80 Road Conditions
- Woodland Park ramp closure: Construction is active on I-80 eastbound in the vicinity of Exit 56 – Squirrelwood Road in Woodland Park. The closure is on the Exit 56B ramp.
- Teaneck lane closure: I-80 local lanes eastbound in the vicinity of Exit 68 – New Jersey Turnpike / I-95 in Teaneck has a right-lane closure for construction.
I-80 Road Conditions Overview
In the western mountain states on I-80 (CA, NV, UT, WY), winter brings heavy snowfall, chain/traction requirements, high-wind restrictions, and occasional multi-day closures—especially over Sierra Nevada passes, the Bonneville Salt Flats, Parley’s Canyon, and the Continental Divide. On I-80 in the Great Plains (NE, IA), blizzards and drifting snow can trigger short-term closures or “travel not advised” alerts, but the flat terrain lets plows clear the road quickly.
In the Midwest (IL, IN, OH), lake-effect snow and ice storms may cause brief whiteouts or crash-related stoppages, yet dense populations ensure fast reopenings. In the Northeast (PA, NJ), forested highlands and sudden snow squalls can lead to pileups and occasional shutdowns, while heavy commuter traffic around Philadelphia and New York keeps speeds down year-round.
Regional Hazards Along I-80
Nearly 2,900 miles coast-to-coast through 11 states
Mountain West:
Heavy winter snow (e.g. Donner Summit averages 30 ft/year)
Temporary closures or chain requirements
High Plains (WY, NE):
Blizzard conditions, fierce crosswinds
Ground blizzards and whiteouts
Great Lakes Corridor (IN, OH, PA):
Sudden lake-effect snow squalls
Visibility can drop to near zero
Midwest Summers:
Severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, occasional tornadoes
These regional hazards highlight how wildly conditions can change along I-80. From deep snowpack in the Sierra Nevada to blizzard-driven whiteouts on the high plains, each segment demands awareness of its local perils. Summer storms in the Midwest add another layer of unpredictability, making I-80 a corridor of many faces.
I-80 Mountain Passes and Rock-Slide Areas
Crosses several high passes: Donner Summit (CA), Parley’s Summit (UT), Wyoming plateaus, Pennsylvania highlands
Winter challenges: steep climbs, icy surfaces, chain controls
Year-round risks: fog, high-wind gusts
Rock/mudslides: hillside cuts can block lanes after rain or freeze-thaw
Mountain segments of I-80 pack in elevation changes and geological hazards. Steep grades and narrow canyons make these stretches prone to snow buildup and sudden rockfalls. Even in summer, fog or gusty winds can catch drivers off-guard, underscoring the need for vigilance on these high-altitude sections.
