I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions
I-80 State Weather Links
I-80 Road Conditions for April 28, 2026
Summary: Current I-80 impacts are concentrated in Utah, Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with major ramp closures near the Salt Lake City airport, West Des Moines, Van Meter, Joliet, and the Route 15 interchange in New Jersey. Longer construction zones are active in California, Nevada, Nebraska, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
- Utah: I-80/I-215 ramp closures near Salt Lake City International Airport.
- Iowa: Jordan Creek Parkway and Van Meter ramp closures on I-80.
- Illinois: I-80 ramp closures at Chicago Street in Joliet.
- Pennsylvania: I-80 reconstruction from the Ohio line to mile marker 5.
- New Jersey: I-80 ramp and lane work near Route 15, Rockaway, Totowa, and Warren County.
I-80 California Road Conditions
- Contra Costa, Solano, and Alameda counties: nightly I-80 lane, connector, and ramp closures for fiber-optic infrastructure work, generally Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Eastbound I-80 San Pablo Dam Road on-ramp: full closure listed as part of the I-80 fiber-optic project.
- Eastbound I-80 Pomona Street off-ramp in Crockett: overnight ramp and lane closures for safety repairs.
I-80 Nevada Road Conditions
- West Reno: I-80 improvements between West McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue with 24/7 lane shifts, reduced lane widths, and intermittent ramp and road closures.
- West of Reno, exits 4 to 7, Mae Anne Avenue to Boomtown: bridge replacement work with traffic shifts and weekday overnight lane reductions.
I-80 Utah Road Conditions
- Salt Lake County I-80/I-215 interchange: bridge-deck replacement work is closing ramps in stages.
- Southbound I-215 to westbound I-80: closed beginning April 26 at 7 p.m. for up to 45 days.
- Eastbound I-80 to southbound I-215: closed beginning April 26 at 7 p.m. for up to 45 days.
- Redwood Road ramps to westbound I-80, southbound I-215, and northbound I-215: closed for bridge-deck work.
I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions
- Eastbound I-80 near Walcott Junction at milepost 235: road damage with the right lane blocked.
I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions
- Omaha: long-term I-80 construction between NE-50 near La Vista and Exit 451 at 42nd Street, including pavement repair, patching, pavement markings, and lane closures.
- Lincoln: westbound I-80 long-term construction between Exit 395 at NW 48th Street and NE-103 west of Emerald.
- North Platte area: I-80 construction in both directions east of North Platte toward Gothenburg.
- Kimball area: bridge construction on I-80 in both directions from west of Kimball to east of Kimball.
I-80 Iowa Road Conditions
- West Des Moines, Exit 121: Jordan Creek Parkway north entrance ramp to westbound I-80 is closed through October 30, 2026.
- Van Meter, Exit 113: eastbound I-80 exit ramp to Van Meter is closed until August 31 for concrete pavement work and an eastbound lane shift.
- Des Moines metro: northbound I-35/eastbound I-80 University Avenue on-ramp remains closed.
- Des Moines metro: Hickman Road off-ramp from northbound I-35/eastbound I-80 remains closed.
I-80 Illinois Road Conditions
- Will County/Joliet area: I-80 reconstruction is active from Ridge Road in Minooka to U.S. 30 in Joliet and New Lenox.
- Joliet: ramp closures at I-80 and Chicago Street began April 24 for interchange reconstruction.
- Joliet: 2026 work includes the Center Street and Chicago Street interchanges and replacement of the I-80 bridges over the Des Plaines River.
- District 4: Illinois 40 bridge replacement at I-80 is underway.
I-80 Indiana Road Conditions
I-80 Ohio Road Conditions
- Hubbard Township near the Pennsylvania state line: I-80 eastbound just west of Pennsylvania has lane restrictions for pavement replacement work connected with the Pennsylvania I-80 reconstruction project.
I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions
- Mercer County: I-80 reconstruction from the Ohio state line to mile marker 5 includes milling, asphalt and concrete paving, concrete patching, drainage improvements, guiderail upgrades, bridge repairs, lighting, signing, pavement markings, and traffic shifts.
- Mercer County: Phase 2 includes work on the median and westbound portion of the bridge over Route 318, westbound reconstruction from the I-376 interchange to the Shenango River Bridge, and eastbound work from the Ohio state line to the Shenango River Bridge.
- Monroe County: I-80 milling and resurfacing is active eastbound and westbound between the I-380 interchange and Bartonsville, including work at the Scotrun and Tannersville interchanges.
- Columbia County: I-80 reconstruction and bridge preservation are active from SR 487 to SR 11 in Scott and South Centre townships.
- Luzerne County: I-80 concrete preservation is active near Exit 292 / SR 309 and from the roadside rest area to the Luzerne/Carbon county line, with separate bridge-preservation work over Oley Creek.
I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions
- Warren County: I-80 westbound paving and improvement project is active in Hardwick, Knowlton, Blairstown, and Hope townships, with overnight lane closures for resurfacing.
- Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties: I-80 eastbound and westbound overnight right-lane closures are active between milepost 36.7 in Rockaway and milepost 54.8 in Totowa for barrier placement and long-term right-shoulder closures tied to an ITS project.
- Wharton/Rockaway, Exit 34B: I-80 westbound ramp to Route 15 northbound has project-related daytime lane closures for emergency bridge deck repairs.
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.
