I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for October 28, 2025
California has ongoing Sierra Corridor work with Baxter and Yuba Gap ramps closed “until further notice.” Nevada is running overnight lane reductions between Sparks and USA Parkway. Wyoming reports a full closure this morning between Laramie and Cheyenne due to a crash, plus active width/traffic-control restrictions near Evanston and Rock Springs. Nebraska has multiple active construction zones with head-to-head traffic and width limits between North Platte–Odessa and Ogallala–Roscoe, and near Aurora–York. Iowa has tonight’s eastbound I-80 full closure at Waukee (Grand Prairie Pkwy to the I-35/I-235 interchange) with posted detours. Illinois’ I-80 Rebuild has ongoing ramp closures at Larkin Ave and Richards St in Joliet and recurring weekend stage changes. Indiana Toll Road notes an Exit 96 (Elkhart East) overnight closure was canceled, but truck parking is reduced near MM 108. Pennsylvania’s PA-940 → I-80 EB on-ramp at Exit 273 (White Haven) remains closed long-term for the Lehigh River Bridge project. No I-80-specific ramp closures posted today for Utah, Ohio, or New Jersey (check live 511 links below for any late-breaking changes).
I-80 California Road Conditions
- Sierra Corridor (Placer/Nevada Counties): Multiple projects with lane/ramp closures. Baxter on- and off-ramps closed until further notice. Yuba Gap on-/off-ramps and the EB I-80 off-ramp to SR-20 closed until further notice. Emergency lane work also noted between Floriston and Hinton Rd.
- District 3 updates: Expect intermittent closures/traffic holds around Monte Vista–Drum Forebay and Soda Springs/Troy segments as work continues.
- Live info: Caltrans QuickMap • District 3 news: Caltrans D3 Newsroom
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- Sparks ↔ USA Parkway (east of Reno): Ongoing overnight lane reductions for corridor work/prep through late season.
- West Reno (McCarran ↔ Keystone): NDOT’s multi-year I-80 improvements continue; intermittent overnight lane reductions. (Local Stoker Ave under I-80 remains subject to closure during construction windows.)
- Live info: NVroads / 511 Nevada • Project page: NDOT West Reno Improvements
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- No I-80-specific ramp closures listed today; recent work included nighttime closures/striping in Parleys Canyon (Sept.).
- Live info: UDOT Traffic (511) • Projects: UDOT Current Projects
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- Laramie ↔ Cheyenne (Exits 323–359): Road CLOSED due to crash early this morning. WYDOT estimated reopening between 9:00–11:00 a.m. (local). No parking on roadway; it delays reopening.
- Evanston area (MP 9.25–16): Width restrictions (12 ft) in both directions.
- Rock Springs (MP ~89–91): EB/WB width 8 ft 6 in, height 16 ft, and length 120 ft restrictions.
- Cheyenne–Pine Bluffs (MP 382.15–393.4): Ongoing slab/structure work; expect delays (all ramps reported open).
- Live info: WYDOT 511 – I-80 Route Page
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- MM 252 (E of Lexington) → Exit 263 (Odessa): Long-term head-to-head traffic, 10-ft width limit. Completion Apr 2026.
- MM 219 (near Cozad) → Exit 231 (Darr): Intermittent lane closures; 12-ft width limit, 65 mph.
- Brady Link → MM 200 (W of Gothenburg): EB bridge repair; right lane closed, 12-ft width limit, 65 mph.
- MM 197–206 (W of Gothenburg): Bridge construction; intermittent lane closures; 12-ft width limit, 65 mph. Target completion Nov 2025.
- Exit 145 (Paxton) → MM 144: WB left lane closed.
- MM 141–156 (Paxton area): Concrete/bridge/asphalt work; intermittent lane closures; 12-ft width limit.
- MM 124–133 (Ogallala–Roscoe): Head-to-head; 11-ft width limit. Target completion Oct 2025.
- MM 333 (E of Aurora) → MM 352 (W of York): Paving/guardrail; intermittent lane closures; completion Nov 2025.
- Live info: Nebraska 511 • NDOT weekly report (active items above): Construction & Detour Report (Oct 22)
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- Waukee (Dallas Co.): Eastbound I-80 FULL CLOSURE tonight Tue Oct 28, 8 p.m.–5 a.m. between Grand Prairie Pkwy (Exit 118) and the I-35/I-235 (Southwest Mixmaster). Detour via Grand Prairie Pkwy → WB I-80 → SB I-35 → EB I-235 → SB I-35 → EB I-80.
- Live info: Iowa 511 • Details: Iowa DOT advisory
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Joliet/New Lenox (I-80 Rebuild):
- Larkin Ave (IL-7) ramps: EB/WB I-80 ↔ Larkin Ave ramps closed (long-term) with stage changes causing additional overnight closures.
- Richards St ramps: All ramps between I-80 and Richards St are closed through Fall 2025. Detours via Chicago St (US-52/IL-53) and Briggs St.
- Recent stage changes include overnight single-lane operations and ramp closures around Chicago St/Houbolt/Wheeler per project bulletins.
- Live info: IDOT • Project alerts: I-80 Will County – Traffic Alerts
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
- Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90): Exit 96 (Elkhart East) overnight closure scheduled for Oct 23 was canceled. Truck Lot 6 (MM 108) has reduced parking through Nov 14 due to pavement rehab (phased by lot side).
- I-80/I-94 (Borman): FlexRoad project continues with occasional service-interchange ramp closures as needed; check live map for day-of impacts.
- Live info: INDOT TrafficWise (511) • Toll Road advisories: ITR Travel Advisories
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- No I-80-specific ramp closures posted today on OHGO/Ohio Turnpike advisories. Some construction continues with night single-lane restrictions at select mileposts in the season schedule.
- Live info: OHGO (511) • Ohio Turnpike Construction
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- White Haven (Exit 273): PA-940 → I-80 eastbound on-ramp CLOSED (detour in place) as part of Lehigh River Bridge replacement; closure extended through Dec 31, 2025.
- Live info: 511PA • PennDOT District news: PennDOT
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.
