I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for March 17, 2026
Interstate 80 has limited officially listed construction and closure activity on the state DOT/511 pages that were surfaced for today. The most specific current I-80 item is in Wyoming, where the eastbound right lane is blocked for road damage between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246. A directly related ramp closure also appears in northwest Indiana at the connection from northbound IN 51 / Ripley Street to westbound I-80/94 near Lake Station. For California, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, no additional I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the official route pages and list views that were available in search results for today.
- Wyoming: I-80 eastbound right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246 for road damage.
- Indiana: Northbound Ripley Street / IN 51 to westbound I-80/94 entrance ramp closed near Lake Station for roadwork.
- All other I-80 states: No additional I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item surfaced on the official DOT/511 pages that were available in today’s route and event results.
I-80 California Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the California QuickMap route results that were available today. California QuickMap
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Nevada 511 route and event results that were available today. Nevada 511
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the UDOT Traffic roadwork and road-condition results that were available today. UDOT Traffic
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
Eastbound I-80 has road damage with the right lane blocked between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246. Use caution through that segment. WYDOT I-80 Route Page
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Nebraska 511 route results that were available today. Nebraska 511
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Iowa 511 event results that were available today. Iowa 511
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Illinois DOT traveler-information results that were available today. Getting Around Illinois
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
Near Lake Station, the northbound Ripley Street / IN 51 connection to the westbound I-80/94 entrance ramp is closed for roadwork. This is the specific ramp closure surfaced in Indiana’s current traffic results. Indiana Trafficwise 511
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Ohio traffic construction results that were available today. OHGO
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the Pennsylvania 511 traffic-delay and alert results that were available today. 511PA
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
No I-80-specific ramp closure or construction item was surfaced in the New Jersey 511 active-event results that were available today. 511NJ
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.
