I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for May 28, 2026
Current I-80 construction and closure impacts are concentrated in California, Iowa, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Key items include overnight I-80 ramp closures in the San Francisco Bay Area, shoulder closures on I-80 near Tiffin and Coralville in Iowa, long-term ramp closures at I-55/I-80 and Center Street/Meadow Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, and a closed I-80 westbound off-ramp to Route 940 in Pennsylvania. No current I-80-specific construction or closure item is listed below for Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, Indiana, Ohio, or New Jersey.
- California: Westbound I-80 connector to northbound US 101 in San Francisco is closed 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM Thursday through Saturday through May 30 for construction. Nightly ramp closures are also active along I-80 between McDonald Avenue and the Carquinez Bridge, including Appian Way, Barrett Avenue, McBryde Avenue, Solano Avenue, Pinole Valley Road, and San Pablo Dam Road ramp closures tied to fiber optic infrastructure work.
- Iowa: I-80 eastbound and westbound shoulders are closed between Exit 230 / County Road W38 near Tiffin and US 6 in Coralville through about 4:00 PM May 29. I-80 westbound to Jordan Creek Parkway northbound ramp has lane closures through October 30.
- Illinois: I-80 reconstruction continues in Will County. Center Street / Meadow Avenue ramps to and from I-80 are closed for interchange reconstruction, except the ramp from eastbound Meadow Avenue to eastbound I-80. At the I-55/I-80 interchange, the southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 ramp is closed. Westbound I-80 lane closures between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue are scheduled to begin May 29 at 10:00 PM.
- Pennsylvania: I-80 westbound has a traffic-pattern change in the Route 940 area, with Ramp B off-ramp to Route 940 closed. I-80 reconstruction is also active in Mercer County near the Ohio border.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- San Francisco: The westbound I-80 connector to northbound US 101 is closed from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM Thursday through Saturday through May 30, 2026 for construction.
- Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties: Fiber optic infrastructure work is causing overnight eastbound and westbound I-80 ramp closures, generally Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM through May 2026, between McDonald Avenue and the Carquinez Bridge.
- Appian Way: Eastbound I-80 on- and off-ramps to northbound and southbound Appian Way are listed for overnight closures from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- Barrett Avenue: Westbound I-80 on-ramp at Barrett Avenue is listed for overnight closure from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- McBryde Avenue: Westbound I-80 off-ramp at McBryde Avenue is listed for overnight closure from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- Solano Avenue: Westbound I-80 on-ramp at Solano Avenue is listed for overnight closure from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
- Pinole Valley Road: Eastbound and westbound I-80 on- and off-ramps at Pinole Valley Road are listed for alternating overnight closures; off-ramps close from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM and on-ramps close from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, not simultaneously.
- San Pablo Dam Road: Westbound I-80 on-ramp from San Pablo Dam Road is listed for overnight closure from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible Nevada 511 text report.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible UDOT Traffic text report.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- No current named I-80 ramp closure or I-80 construction location is listed in the WYDOT I-80 route report.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible Nebraska 511 text results.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- Near Tiffin and Coralville: I-80 eastbound and westbound between Exit 230 / County Road W38 near Tiffin and US 6 in Coralville has both shoulders closed due to road construction work through about 4:00 PM CDT on May 29, 2026. Location range is approximately milepost 237.0 to 239.5.
- West Des Moines / Jordan Creek Parkway: The ramp from westbound I-80 to northbound Jordan Creek Parkway has lane closures for construction through October 30, 2026. The shoulder and one general-purpose lane are closed, with one general-purpose lane open.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Joliet / Will County: I-80 mainline reconstruction continues across roughly 12 miles in Will County, with traffic shifts continuing through 2026.
- Center Street / Meadow Avenue interchange: I-80 interchange ramps at Center Street / Meadow Avenue are closed for reconstruction. Center Street / Meadow Avenue over I-80 is also closed between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street. The ramp from eastbound Meadow Avenue to eastbound I-80 remains open. Posted detours use US 6, Larkin Avenue / IL 7, and Jefferson Street / US 52. The ramps and bridge are scheduled to reopen in late 2028.
- I-55 and I-80 interchange: Southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 ramp is closed and is expected to reopen in fall 2026.
- Richards Street to Wheeler Avenue: Westbound I-80 lane closures between Richards Street and Wheeler Avenue are scheduled from 10:00 PM Friday, May 29 through 5:00 AM Monday, June 1 for bridge deck repairs and pavement patching.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible INDOT TrafficWise text results.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible OHGO / ODOT text results.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Route 940 area: I-80 westbound has a new traffic pattern, and the westbound Ramp B off-ramp to Route 940 is closed. Passenger vehicles and trucks use separate posted detour routes.
- Mercer County / Ohio border area: I-80 reconstruction is active near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, with traffic-pattern changes in the work zone.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific ramp closure or I-80 construction item is listed in the accessible 511NJ text results.
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.
