I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for June 23, 2026
Summary
- California has the most specific I-80 ramp and work-zone impacts today, including long-term closures at the Drum Forebay Road and Crystal Springs Road I-80 ramps in Alta, a Blue Canyon Road work-zone closure, and a scheduled westbound I-80 Fremont Street / Folsom Street off-ramp closure in San Francisco tonight.
- Nevada has active I-80 lane restrictions near Lovelock and between Jessup and the Churchill/Pershing County line, plus nearby Reno/Sparks surface-street work connecting to I-80.
- Nebraska has an eastbound I-80 construction shoulder closure in Omaha between Exit 445 and Exit 448.
- Illinois has major long-term I-80 reconstruction in Will County, including ramp closures at Chicago Street, Center Street/Meadow Avenue, and I-55/I-80.
- Pennsylvania has long-term I-80 reconstruction in Mercer County from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5 with lane shifts and temporary lane closures.
- New Jersey has multiple I-80 work zones today, including shoulder closures near Rockaway and Wharton and a westbound lane closure between Wharton and Roxbury Township.
- Utah, Wyoming, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio have no current I-80-specific closures or ramp closures listed in the accessible public DOT/511 event text checked for today.
I-80 California Road Conditions
Caltrans QuickMap | Caltrans I-80 Highway Conditions | Caltrans Lane Closure Reports
- Alta: Eastbound I-80 off-ramp to Drum Forebay Road is closed for highway construction from June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM through October 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM.
- Alta: Eastbound I-80 Drum Forebay Road on-ramp to I-80 is closed for highway construction from June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM through October 14, 2026 at 7:01 AM.
- Alta: Eastbound I-80 off-ramp to Crystal Springs Road is closed for highway construction from June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM through November 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM.
- Alta: Eastbound I-80 Crystal Springs Road on-ramp to I-80 is closed for highway construction from June 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM through November 1, 2026 at 7:01 AM.
- Alta / Blue Canyon Road: Eastbound I-80 at Blue Canyon Road has an all-lanes closure listed for falsework installation from June 21, 2026 at 10:01 PM through June 26, 2026 at 11:59 AM.
- San Francisco: Westbound I-80 Fremont Street / Folsom Street off-ramp, Exit 2C, including the WB80 Bus Ramp, is scheduled to close Tuesday, June 23 from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM for paving road repair work.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
Nevada 511 / NV Roads | Nevada Road Hazards and Incidents
- Lovelock: I-80 both directions from Main Street to Downtown Lovelock has one lane closed 24/7 for road work from April 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM through August 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM. Width restriction: 14 feet. Speed restriction: 55 mph.
- Churchill / Pershing County area near Fallon: I-80 both directions from Jessup to the Churchill/Pershing County line has lanes reduced to one in both directions for road work through December 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Delays up to 10 minutes are listed. Width restriction: 14 feet. Speed restriction: 55 mph. Oversized loads are not allowed.
- Reno: SR-659 both directions from West 4th Street to I-80 eastbound has shoulder work listed through August 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM.
- Sparks: Pyramid Way both directions from Nugget Avenue to York Way has overnight single-lane reductions from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday through Friday, through February 8, 2027. Width restriction: 10 feet. Speed restriction: 25 mph.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No current I-80-specific closures, ramp closures, or construction-location details are listed in the accessible UDOT public event text for today.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
WYDOT 511 | WYDOT I-80 Route Report
- No current I-80-specific closures, ramp closures, or construction-location details are listed in the accessible WYDOT public I-80 route text for today.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
Nebraska 511 | Nebraska 511 Events List
- Omaha: I-80 eastbound between Exit 445, I-L-Q Streets / West Center Road, and Exit 448, 84th Street, has construction work with the outside shoulder closed in the eastbound direction. The closure is listed through about 7:00 PM CDT on June 24, 2026.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
Iowa 511 | Iowa DOT 511 Data Feeds
- No current I-80-specific closures, ramp closures, or construction-location details are listed for June 23, 2026 in the accessible Iowa DOT public event feed checked for I-80.
- Upcoming after today: Polk County ramps involving I-80 and US 69 are listed for intermittent overnight ramp closures on June 25, 2026 from 10:00 PM to June 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM, including I-80 eastbound to US 69 northbound, US 69 southbound to I-80 eastbound, and I-80 westbound to US 69 northbound.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
Illinois DOT Road Closures | Getting Around Illinois | I-80 Will County Traffic Alerts
- Will County: I-80 is under long-term reconstruction between Ridge Road and Wheeler Avenue. Two lanes remain open in each direction, with narrowed lanes and closed shoulders through the 12-mile work zone.
- Joliet: I-80 and Chicago Street interchange ramp closures are in place through 2028 while the interchange and connected Des Plaines River bridge work are rebuilt. Open movements listed: both directions of Chicago Street can access westbound I-80; eastbound I-80 can exit to Chicago Street and turn northbound or southbound.
- Joliet: I-80 and Center Street / Meadow Avenue interchange ramps are closed through late 2028. Center Street / Meadow Avenue over I-80 between Wheeler Avenue and Morgan Street is also closed. The eastbound Meadow Avenue ramp to eastbound I-80 remains open.
- Joliet area: Southbound I-55 to eastbound I-80 ramp is closed and anticipated to reopen in fall 2026.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
INDOT TrafficWise 511 | INDOT Restrictions and Closings
- No current I-80-specific closures, ramp closures, or construction-location details are listed in the accessible INDOT public event text for today.
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
OHGO Real-Time Traffic | ODOT Traffic Advisories
- No current I-80-specific closures, ramp closures, or construction-location details are listed in the accessible OHGO / ODOT public event text for today.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
511PA | 511PA Roadwork | PennDOT I-80 Mercer County Reconstruction Project
- Mercer County: I-80 reconstruction is active from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5. Work includes milling, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, guiderail upgrades, right-of-way fencing, concrete curbing, topsoil, seeding and mulching, highway lighting, signing, pavement markers, line painting, permanent digital message boards, and repairs to five bridges.
- Shenango Township / Route 318 area: Work includes replacement and widening of the I-80 bridges over Route 318.
- Mercer County Phase 2 traffic impacts: Construction includes the median and westbound portion of the bridge over Route 318, reconstruction and resurfacing on westbound I-80 from the I-376 interchange to the Shenango River Bridge, and eastbound I-80 from the Ohio state line to the Shenango River Bridge. Lane shifts and temporary lane closures are expected as needed.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Rockaway Township: I-80 eastbound near west of Exit 34, NJ 15, has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the right shoulder closed.
- Rockaway Township / Wharton: I-80 westbound between east of Exit 35, Mount Hope Avenue, and Exit 34, NJ 15, has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the right shoulder closed.
- Wharton to Roxbury Township: I-80 westbound between Exit 34, NJ 15, and east of Exit 30, Howard Boulevard, has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the left lane closed.
- Parsippany-Troy Hills Township: I-80 westbound near west of Exit 42, US 202 / Littleton Road, has roadwork with the left shoulder affected.
- Denville / Parsippany-Troy Hills area near I-80: US 46 eastbound near east of I-80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with the left lane closed.
- Montville / Denville area near I-80: US 46 westbound between east of New Road in Montville Township and west of I-80 in Denville Township has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the right shoulder closed.
- Mountain Lakes / Denville area near I-80: US 46 westbound between west of CR 618 / Mountain Lakes Boulevard and west of I-80 in Denville Township has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 8:00 PM to Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the left lane closed.
- Montville / Denville area near I-80: US 46 westbound between west of CR 621 / Hook Mountain Road in Montville Township and west of I-80 in Denville Township has roadwork scheduled Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 8:00 PM to Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the right shoulder closed.
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.
