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The Illinois Department of Transportation will close the I-80 at Center Street interchange in Joliet on December 22 for reconstruction, with expected reopenings in late 2028, as part of a major $1.3 billion project to modernize and improve safety along 16 miles of I-80.
Blizzard conditions have led to the closure of a section of I-80 and Highway 30 in central and western Nebraska, with visibility being the primary reason for the shutdown. The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are advising drivers to adjust their travel plans or stay home due to nearly impassable and potentially dangerous road conditions. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for much of central and western Nebraska until Tuesday morning, with forecasted heavy snowfall and ice accumulations.
A winter storm in Nebraska and Colorado led to record-breaking snowfall in North Platte, Nebraska, with 15.3 inches falling in one day, prompting the closure of a 128-mile stretch of Interstate 80. The closure caused significant travel disruptions, with no estimated time for reopening, and forced vehicles to divert to alternative routes. The storm also brought heavy snow to northeastern Colorado, with some areas receiving over 9 inches of snow.
The Iowa DOT has issued a warning that parts of I-80 in Iowa are impassable due to drifting, icy conditions, and crashed vehicles, affecting travel in both directions. Surrounding roadways, including I-380 and U.S. 218, are also experiencing significant drifting, making travel difficult or impossible. Motorists are advised to reconsider travel plans and monitor road conditions closely.
A jackknifed big rig caused major traffic disruptions on eastbound I-80 near Keystone Ave in Reno, with lanes blocked in both directions as of 9 a.m. on Friday morning. One eastbound lane has since reopened, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. No further details on the incident have been provided at this time.
Two Lincoln residents were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 near North Platte during a winter storm. The crash occurred when a GMC Yukon lost control, crossed the median, and collided with an eastbound Honda SUV and a semitrailer. The two occupants of the Yukon were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, while four occupants of the Honda sustained serious injuries. The Nebraska State Patrol responded to multiple crashes and motorist assists due to the storm.
A driver was critically injured after their car struck the back of a semi-trailer on I-80 in Urbandale, Iowa. The driver was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, while the driver of the semi was unharmed. The crash has resulted in lane closures on the interstate and the exit ramp to Highway 141. Motorists are advised to slow down and seek alternate routes.
A woman from Pleasant Hill, Iowa, was killed in a crash on I-80 in Polk County when the car she was a passenger in rear-ended a semi-truck and flipped over. The driver of the car was injured and transported to the hospital, while the driver of the semi-truck was unharmed. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 between Davis and Sacramento are blocked due to a crash near Enterprise Boulevard. Traffic is backed up well into the freeway near Davis city limits, causing a large traffic backup. The stretch of I-80, also known as the Causeway, is the quickest way to travel between Sacramento and Davis. Details of the crash and any injuries are yet to be confirmed.
A motorcyclist, identified as Jon Bryan from Indiana, was killed in a crash on Interstate 80 in Poweshiek County near Brooklyn. The motorcycle struck the rear of a semi-truck, causing Bryan to be ejected and subsequently hit by another semi-truck. No one else was injured in the incident, and there is no information regarding charges filed.
A Lincoln man died after driving off the road on his motorcycle on the eastbound exit ramp of Interstate 80 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the police have not disclosed if any other vehicles were involved. The exit ramp was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 near Durant, Iowa has caused a roadblock and slow traffic, with a 34-minute delay reported for westbound traffic in the area. Emergency crews are on the scene, and travelers are advised to seek alternate routes if possible.
The westbound lanes of I-80 near Lincoln, Nebraska, are closed due to a crash, with traffic being diverted at the NW 48th St exit. The Nebraska State Patrol advises motorists to use alternate routes such as Highway 34 or Highway 6 to avoid delays.
A fiery crash on I-80 near West Branch, Iowa, has caused delays and a detour in both directions. The Iowa Department of Transportation reported road blocks and large clouds of smoke. Google reported delays of up to 12 minutes eastbound and 11 minutes westbound. The left lane is blocked in both directions, and a detour is in place. Earlier in the day, there was a multiple vehicle crash in the same area, but the highway had reopened.
An overturned big rig on eastbound I-80 near Watt Avenue in Sacramento has blocked all lanes, redirecting traffic to the Longview exit. Crews are working to clear sod spilled on the roadway, and at least one lane has since reopened. Drivers are advised to be aware of the stop-and-go traffic in the area.