Lincoln I-80 Traffic: Live Cameras, Accidents & Road Conditions
Check I-80 traffic in Lincoln, Nebraska using the traffic map and Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) camera views below. Review reported congestion, incidents and construction before traveling. Information availability and update times vary by source; conditions may change before reports appear.
Lincoln I-80 Traffic MapReal-Time traffic information and alerts about accidents, police, and hazards Courtesy of WAZE.com
Lincoln Weather Forecast5-Day Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground
Lincoln I-80 Traffic CamerasLIve feeds From the Nebraska Department of Transportation
I-80 at 27th Street (mm 403)
I-80 at I-180 Interchange
I-80 at Lincoln Airport Interchange (399.07)
I-80 at US 77 South (mm 397)
I-80 at NW 24th Street (396.38)
I-80 at NW 84th Street (mm 393)
Nebraska DOT TweetsSocial Media Posts From the Nebraska Department of Transportation
Nebraska Road NewsLatest Headlines From The I-80 Exit Guide Newsroom
I-80 Lane Closures Near Utica Begin November 12
Nebraska I-80 Nighttime Bridge Work Begins November 4
I-80 Closures, Detours Begin October 12 at the I-680 Interchange in Omaha
Lincoln Area Insider TipsThe Inside Scoop from Seasoned I-80 Travelers.
Timing around town: I-80 by Lincoln backs up most during weekday rush (7–9 a.m., 4–6 p.m.) and on Husker football Saturdays—expect slowdowns near the I-180 exit into downtown then. If you can, fuel and eat either west of town (around York) or east (around Omaha suburbs) during peak times to avoid congestion.
Weather and wind awareness: This section of Nebraska is flat and exposed; crosswinds on I-80 can be intense, especially for high-profile vehicles. In winter, conditions can deteriorate fast with blowing snow and black ice, so watch dynamic message boards and don’t ignore “travel not advised” signs—they’re usually warranted here.
Fuel and rest stops: The Lincoln rest area at about mile marker 397 (westbound) and 398 (eastbound) is clean, usually safe, and one of the better spots in this stretch for a quick bathroom break and stretch. If you’re low on gas, don’t wait too far west of Lincoln at night—stations thin out quickly toward Grand Island.
Fuel & food sweet spots: The truck stops and big plazas around exits 142–143 (Altoona) and 121 (Waukee) are usually your best bets for easy in‑and‑out fueling plus decent food. Locals often skip the chain fast food at the pumps and duck a block or two into town for better sit‑down spots.
