Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Interstate 80 (I-80) News. Department of Transportation press releases, I-80 construction reports, I-80 traffic reports, travel weather news, special events, and other timely information of interest to I-80 travelers.

Illinois I-80 Traffic | Illinois I-80 Construction | I-80 Exit Guide

Illinois DOT Gives Motorists a Break for Christmas, New Year’s Holiday Weekends

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the agency will be giving motorists a break by suspending lane closures where possible over the Christmas and New Year's Holiday weekends. The agency also urged drivers...
I-80 Traffic | I-90 Construction | I-80 New Jersey | I-80 Exit Guide

I-80 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours Tonight in Mount Arlington, Morris County

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) reports that the I-80 eastbound ramp from Howard Boulevard southbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight, as the I-80 Bridges over Howard Boulevard bridge replacement...
Heavy I-80 Traffic | I-80 Exit Guide

Best and Worst Times to Drive for Christmas, New Year’s Holidays

During the weekends preceding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, drivers can anticipate significant traffic delays, according to forecasts by the American Automobile Association (AAA) and INRIX, a leading provider of transportation data and...
I-80 Christmas Travel | I-80 Exit Guide

AAA Predicts This Christmas Holiday Will See a Record Number of Travelers

The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts a record-breaking holiday season with an estimated 119.3 million Americans set to travel 50 miles or more from December 21 to January 1. This projection exceeds the previous record set...
Iowa I-80 Traffic | Iowa I-80 Construction | Council Bluffs | I-80 Exit Guide

Iowa Road Construction Won’t be a Problem for Thanksgiving Travel

The Iowa Department of Transportation (IowaDOT) reports that Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and ongoing Iowa construction projects continue despite the mild fall weather. However, these projects are not anticipated to cause...
Restaurants, Diners and Fast Food Open Thanksgiving | I-80 Exit Guide

The Big List: Restaurants, Diners and Fast Food Open Thanksgiving Day 2024

Not all of us will be home for Thanksgiving this year, or comfortably seated with friends and family for a Thanksgiving day feast… some of us will be on the road. Highway travelers looking for...
Heavy I-80 Traffic | I-80 Exit Guide

A New Record as Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts a substantial surge in Thanksgiving travel this year, with an estimated 79.9 million Americans planning journeys of 50 miles or more from home. This figure represents a notable increase of...
California I-80 Traffic | California I-80 Construction | I-80 Exit Guide

I-80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor Thru November 23

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along I-80 as construction projects winterize for the season in Placer and Nevada counties.  Here is the...
Omaha Nebraska I-80 Construction | I-80 Exit Guide

I-80, I-680 Interchange – Q Street Project in Omaha Begins

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports that overnight work has begun on the I-80 and I-680 Interchange – Q Street (Westbound), Omaha project. The I-80 westbound ramp to I, L and Q Streets,...
Des Moines I-80 Traffic | Des Moines I-80 Construction | I-80 Exit Guide

I-80 Closures, Detours in Des Moines Scheduled for November 19 – 21

If you drive on eastbound I-35/I-80 or east-/northbound I-235 to reach northbound I-35, or westbound I-80 to reach northbound I-35 at the Northeast Mixmaster, you need to be aware of upcoming nighttime construction work...

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