I-80 (Interstate 80) Road Conditions

I-80 Road Conditions for December 7, 2025

  • California: Sierra corridor ramps at Baxter and Yuba Gap plus the eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR-20 remain closed until further notice; additional daytime work at the Tennessee Street interchange in Vallejo through December 12.
  • Nevada: Nightly single-lane closures in both directions between Vista Boulevard and USA Parkway east of Sparks through December 2025.
  • Utah: Ongoing auxiliary-lane and bridge projects between SR-36 and SR-201 and between Kimball Junction and US-40 cause repeated nighttime lane and ramp closures.
  • Wyoming: Long-term construction on I-80 roughly between mileposts 141 and 149 (Patrick Draw–Wamsutter) with lane closures and traffic shifts.
  • Nebraska: Long-term I-80 work zones with head-to-head traffic and lane closures near Ogallala–Roscoe and in central Nebraska; width restrictions in several segments.
  • Iowa: Southwest Mixmaster construction continues with overnight mainline closures scheduled for December 8 and 10; today is limited to shorter lane and ramp work controlled through 511.
  • Illinois: Westbound I-80 exit ramp to Larkin Avenue (IL-7) in Joliet is closed continuously this weekend (Dec 5–8); additional lane and ramp closures continue around the Des Plaines River bridges.
  • Indiana: The southbound US-6/IN-51 ramp to eastbound I-80/94 at Lake Station is closed around-the-clock through December 19 for bridge construction with a signed detour.
  • Ohio: I-80/Ohio Turnpike construction is active along much of the corridor with lane closures and short-term ramp restrictions; no additional multi-month I-80 ramp closure beginning or ending today is identified in static notices.
  • Pennsylvania: Westbound I-80 has daytime lane restrictions and short closures between Exits 256 and 242 in Luzerne County for pavement grooving, plus multi-year reconstruction on the first 5 miles east of the Ohio line.
  • New Jersey: Sinkhole repairs near Wharton are complete and all long-term I-80 closures from that work have been lifted; any lane or ramp closures today are short-term maintenance or incident responses managed on 511.

I-80 California Road Conditions

  • Sierra corridor – Baxter & Yuba Gap ramps, SR-20 off-ramp (Placer & Nevada Counties):

    • Baxter on- and off-ramps (both directions): Closed until further notice for pavement and bridge work between the Monte Vista and Drum Forebay area and Baxter. Eastbound traffic to Baxter is detoured to continue to the Drum Forebay exit, then return westbound on I-80 back to Baxter.
    • Yuba Gap on- and off-ramps: Closed until further notice as part of the Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge project between Yuba Gap and the SR-20 junction.
    • Eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR-20: Closed until further notice; eastbound drivers bound for SR-20 or Yuba Gap are detoured via Eagle Lakes Road, then back westbound on I-80 to reach SR-20 or Yuba Gap.
  • Vallejo – Tennessee Street / Tennessee Road interchange (Solano County):

    • From December 1–12, a daytime work window of approximately 9 a.m.–3 p.m. is in place that includes a single-lane closure on the westbound I-80 on/off-ramp serving Tennessee Street. Expect ramp congestion and slower merging/diverging movements during these hours.
    • The same notice covers nearby connections involving SR-29 (Arkansas Street) and the I-780 eastbound off-ramp to Glen Cove Road. Drivers using I-80 through this Vallejo segment may encounter additional short ramp lane closures at those connecting ramps while signal and ADA upgrades are completed.

California I-80 live info: Caltrans QuickMap / California 511

I-80 Nevada Road Conditions

  • Vista Boulevard to USA Parkway (east of Sparks, Washoe & Storey Counties):

    • When: Nightly Sept 7 through December 2025.
    • Where: I-80 between Vista Boulevard (Sparks) and SR-439 / USA Parkway.
    • Impacts tonight: Ongoing overnight single-lane closures and short lane reductions in both directions, typically:
      • Westbound I-80: approximately 8:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
      • Eastbound I-80: approximately 7:30 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.
    • Lane reductions can extend up to about two miles at a time and can shift from night to night along this stretch and its interchanges (Vista Boulevard, Lockwood, Mustang, Patrick/Waltham Way, USA Parkway).

Nevada I-80 live info: Nevada 511 (NVroads)

I-80 Utah Road Conditions

  • Tooele County – SR-36 to SR-201 (eastbound I-80):

    • Long-running mobility project adding an auxiliary lane on eastbound I-80 between the SR-36 interchange (Tooele) and the SR-201 junction.
    • Work includes repeated nighttime lane closures on eastbound I-80 and daytime construction on SR-36 between I-80 and Stansbury Parkway, with short-duration lane restrictions at the interchange ramps.
  • Summit County – Kimball Junction to US-40 corridor:

    • 2025 paving and bridge-improvement program between Kimball Junction and US-40, including bridges at Silver Creek Junction, Parleys Summit, and Kimball Junction.
    • Mainline paving has largely been completed, but periodic nighttime lane and ramp closures continue for bridge and finishing work along this stretch of I-80.

Utah I-80 live info: UDOT Traffic (Utah 511)

I-80 Wyoming Road Conditions

  • Patrick Draw to Wamsutter (Sweetwater County):

    • Active long-term construction on I-80 roughly between milepost 141 and milepost 149, between the Patrick Draw / Bitter Creek area and Wamsutter.
    • Work consists of milling and paving the mainline, bridge rehabilitation, and improvements at nearby slip ramps and rest-area pavement.
    • Traffic can encounter reduced speed zones, lane closures, and segments of head-to-head traffic depending on the daily work configuration.

Wyoming I-80 live info: WYDOT 511

I-80 Nebraska Road Conditions

  • Ogallala – Roscoe (Keith County, approx. milepost 124–133):

    • Both directions: Long-term reconstruction between just east of Ogallala and Roscoe with head-to-head traffic on a single carriageway, an approximate 11-foot width limit, and reduced speeds.
    • Westbound I-80 between milepost 128 and milepost 124: Ongoing road work with the right lane closed.
  • Chappell area (Deuel County, approx. milepost 74–84):

    • Both directions: Bridge repair work west of Chappell with intermittent lane closures and a 12-foot width restriction.
  • North Platte area (Lincoln County, US-83 to Exit 179):

    • Both directions: Long-term construction tied to electrical/lighting upgrades, with lanes closed intermittently through the US-83 / North Platte segment near Exit 179.
  • Central Nebraska – Lexington to Kearney corridor (roughly milepost 252–267):

    • Long-term project with head-to-head traffic and lane closures as I-80 is reconstructed between the Lexington and Kearney areas, including a 10-foot width restriction in the core work segment.

Nebraska I-80 live info: Nebraska 511 / Construction & Detour Report

I-80 Iowa Road Conditions

  • Southwest Mixmaster – I-80/I-35/I-235 to Iowa 141 (Des Moines metro):

    • Major interchange reconstruction continues between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141, generating overnight full closures of I-80/I-35 on selected nights.
    • Upcoming closures (not tonight): Iowa DOT has announced overnight closures between the Southwest Mixmaster and Iowa 141 on Monday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 10, typically 10 p.m.–4 a.m., with marked detours on nearby arterials.
    • Today (Dec 7): No additional fully advertised full mainline closure for this segment; expect shorter-duration lane shifts and localized ramp or lane closures managed through the Iowa 511 map.
  • Other Des Moines-area I-80 work zones:

    • Projects near Grand Prairie Parkway, Jordan Creek Parkway (Exit 121), and the I-80/US-65 interchange at Altoona continue to use nighttime and off-peak lane and ramp closures as construction phases rotate. Specific ramps and times vary day-by-day and are posted on Iowa 511.

Iowa I-80 live info: Iowa 511

I-80 Illinois Road Conditions

  • Joliet – Larkin Avenue (IL-7) exit ramp closure:

    • Ramp affected: Westbound I-80 exit ramp to Larkin Avenue (serving both northbound and southbound IL-7).
    • Timing: Closed continuously from 10:00 p.m. Friday, December 5 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025.
    • Detour: Westbound I-80 traffic bound for Larkin Avenue is directed to continue to Houbolt Road, then use Jefferson Street (US-52) to reach Larkin Avenue. Expect heavier traffic on Houbolt Road and Jefferson Street while this ramp is closed.
  • Des Plaines River bridges – Chicago Street / Meadow Avenue (Joliet):

    • Ongoing steel repair and bridge work on the I-80 Des Plaines River bridges between Chicago Street and Meadow Avenue.
    • Project uses weeknight (Monday–Friday) right-lane closures on westbound I-80 and recurring overnight closures of the southbound Chicago Street ramp to westbound I-80, typically around 9 p.m.–5 a.m. These closures are not scheduled on Saturday nights.
  • I-80 Will County corridor (Ridge Road to US-30):

    • As part of the broader I-80 reconstruction through Will County, drivers will encounter lane closures, ramp work, and shifted traffic patterns at interchanges between Ridge Road (Minooka) and US-30 (New Lenox). Exact ramp closures change with staging and are detailed on IDOT’s live construction map and local project alerts.

Illinois I-80 live info: IDOT “Getting Around Illinois” | I-80 Will Project Alerts

I-80 Indiana Road Conditions

  • Lake Station – US-6/IN-51 ramp to eastbound I-80/94 (Borman Expressway):

    • Ramp affected: Southbound US-6/IN-51 ramp to eastbound I-80/94 in Lake County.
    • Status today: The exit ramp is closed around-the-clock for bridge construction.
    • Timing: Closure runs from approximately August 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. through December 19, 2025 at about 5:00 p.m.
    • Detour: Drivers are instructed to use the new intersection south of the bridge to turn and access eastbound I-80/94, following posted detour signage on US-6/IN-51.
  • Northwest Indiana I-80/I-94 (Borman) mainline:

    • INDOT’s ongoing 80/94 corridor work continues to generate short-duration lane and shoulder closures between the Illinois state line and I-65, often during overnight or off-peak periods. Exact ramp and lane impacts are listed live on Indiana 511.

Indiana I-80 live info: Indiana 511

I-80 Ohio Road Conditions

  • Ohio Turnpike – Indiana state line to the Pennsylvania border:

    • The Ohio Turnpike’s 2025 construction program includes pavement and bridge projects along I-80 from near Toledo to Youngstown, with lane closures and periodic ramp or toll-plaza restrictions.
    • Recent static notices highlight construction by county and a spring 2025 closure of certain ramps near Toll Plaza 152, but there is no current, clearly documented multi-month I-80 ramp closure beginning or ending specifically on December 7, 2025.
    • Any I-80 ramp closures in effect today are short-term and location-specific, posted on the Ohio Turnpike’s construction map and OHGO real-time tools rather than listed in a current multi-day bulletin.

Ohio I-80 live info: Ohio Turnpike Construction Zones | OHGO (Ohio 511)

I-80 Pennsylvania Road Conditions

  • Luzerne & Columbia Counties – Nescopeck/Conyngham (Exit 256) to Mifflinville/Mainville (Exit 242):

    • Direction: Westbound I-80.
    • Timing: Monday, December 1 through Monday, December 15, 2025, approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. each day.
    • Impacts today: Daytime lane restrictions and short-term closures for road surface grooving between Exits 256 and 242. Drivers should expect to be shifted into a single lane and may encounter brief full-stops while crews work within this 14-mile work zone.
  • Mercer County – Ohio line to about milepost 5:

    • Ongoing three-year reconstruction of the first several miles of I-80 east of the Ohio–Pennsylvania state line.
    • Traffic is carried on narrowed lanes with shifted alignments, work-zone speed limits, and intermittent lane closures depending on the day’s work between the state line and approximately milepost 5.

Pennsylvania I-80 live info: 511PA

I-80 New Jersey Road Conditions

  • Wharton area – former sinkhole repair zone (Morris County, near Exit 34):

    • Earlier 2025 sinkhole repairs that had closed portions of I-80 near Wharton have been completed.
    • As of late June 2025, all eastbound and westbound mainline lanes in this area were fully reopened, and there is no continuing long-term lane or ramp closure tied to that work today.
  • Statewide note for today:

    • Any I-80 lane or ramp closures in New Jersey on December 7, 2025, are short-duration maintenance or incident-driven events that appear only on the live 511NJ map and are not represented by a long-term scheduled closure bulletin.

New Jersey I-80 live info: 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.