I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for January 1, 2026
Overall I-80 summary (construction & ramp impacts):
- Illinois (Joliet / Will County): Major interchange reconstruction impacts access at I-80 & Center St/Meadow Ave; long-term ramp closures remain in effect at the I-55/I-80 interchange (details in Illinois section).
- Nebraska (Lincoln area / Pleasant Dale corridor): Ongoing widening and interchange ramp reconstruction work in the Pleasant Dale area; additional maintenance/shoulder work noted at the NE 63 exit ramp (details in Nebraska section).
- Wyoming: Eastbound lane impact near Laramie (MP 322) and a long-duration paving/bridge/rest-area rehab project between Patrick Draw and Wamsutter (details in Wyoming section).
I-80 California Road Conditions
Caltrans QuickMap (closures, incidents, construction)
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
WYDOT WYOROAD (I-80 route results)
- Near Laramie (MP 322, eastbound): Disabled semi-trailer blocking the right lane; delays expected.
- Patrick Draw → Wamsutter (eastbound MP 141–149): Milling/paving, bridge rehab, rest area resurfacing, traffic control, and miscellaneous work (expect slower speeds and intermittent delays).
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- Lincoln area / Pleasant Dale interchange corridor: Construction to widen I-80 to six lanes; reconstruct Pleasant Dale Interchange ramps; reconstruct overhead bridges at NW 126th, NW 112th, NW 98th, and NW 84th Streets over I-80.
- I-80 westbound — Exit ramp to NE 63: Road maintenance with shoulder work at the ramp; work includes replacement of high mast towers and underground electrical work (work window noted as 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Saturday).
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
I-80 Will (IDOT project traffic alerts)
- I-80 / Center St (Meadow Ave) Interchange (Joliet): Interchange ramps at Center St/Meadow Ave are closed for interchange reconstruction; Center St/Meadow Ave over I-80 (between Wheeler Ave and Morgan St) is also closed. (The ramp from eastbound Meadow Ave to eastbound I-80 is stated to remain open.)
- I-55 / I-80 interchange: Southbound I-55 → eastbound I-80 ramp closed (anticipated reopen fall 2026).
- I-55 / I-80 interchange: Northbound I-55 → westbound I-80 ramp closed (anticipated reopen fall 2025 per project posting).
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
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.
