I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for December 27, 2025
Corridor summary: Multi-year construction remains active on key I-80 segments today, with the most significant, long-duration ramp impacts in Illinois (Joliet/Will County) where the Center Street/Meadow Avenue interchange ramps are closed for reconstruction, and Nevada (West Reno) where overnight ramp closures occur intermittently at West McCarran Blvd and Keystone Ave. Nebraska continues long-term work west/central with lane reductions and work zones that include width limits and intermittent lane closures.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- Live lane/ramp closure listings for I-80 are published by Caltrans (filter Route 80 and today’s date in District 3/4 as applicable). Caltrans Planned Lane Closures
- Real-time traveler info (map/cameras/incidents): Caltrans Road Information
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- West Reno Improvements (West McCarran Blvd ↔ Keystone Ave): Intermittent overnight ramp closures occur 9:00 PM–5:00 AM (Sun night through Fri morning) on the West McCarran Boulevard ramps to/from I-80 and the Keystone Avenue ramps to/from I-80 (detours posted; no two consecutive ramps closed in the same direction). NDOT project page
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- UDOT live roadwork/closures map: UDOT Traffic (Utah 511)
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- WYDOT live closures/roadwork: WYDOT Road Info (WyoRoad)
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- Central Nebraska (Lexington ↔ Kearney area): Long-term construction with the roadway reduced (including head-to-head traffic segments) between roughly MM 247 (east of Lexington) and the Odessa/Kearney exits (Exits 263–267 vicinity), with a 10-foot width limit and work continuing toward completion in April 2026. NDOT construction/detours bulletin (PDF)
- Lincoln area nighttime work: Nighttime construction on I-80 with intermittent lane closures and bridge/guardrail work in segments near Exit 395 (NW 48th Street) and between the Lincoln Municipal Airport area (Exit 399) and the Milford area (Exit 382). NDOT construction/detours bulletin (PDF)
- Live statewide incidents/roadwork map: Nebraska 511
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- Live statewide roadwork/closures: Iowa 511
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Joliet (I-80 & Center St/Meadow Ave Interchange Improvements): Starting after the evening rush on Monday, Dec. 22, the I-80 interchange ramps at Center St/Meadow Ave are closed as crews reconstruct the interchange; the Center St/Meadow Ave over I-80 segment between Wheeler Ave and Morgan St is also closed. The eastbound Meadow Ave → eastbound I-80 ramp remains open. Detours use U.S. 6, Larkin Ave (IL 7), and Jefferson St (U.S. 52). I-80 Will / IDOT traffic alert
- Live state traveler info: GettingAroundIllinois (IDOT)
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- Live statewide restrictions/closures: INDOT Restrictions/Closings
- Live map (construction layers available): Indiana 511 (TrafficWise)
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- Live map / roadwork events: OHGO (Ohio 511)
- County-by-county construction advisories: ODOT Traffic Advisories
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Live statewide roadwork/closures: 511PA
- Active/long-term I-80 reconstruction program pages (project scopes & work zones by district): PennDOT Projects Near You
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Live statewide roadwork/closures: New Jersey 511
- NJDOT travel/traffic info: NJDOT
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.
