Omaha I-80 Traffic
What’s happening on the road RIGHT NOW! Real-time Omaha I-80 traffic information. Our maps show updates on road construction, traffic accidents, travel delays and the latest traffic speeds. Our Omaha I-80 traffic data is automatically updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Omaha I-80 traffic cameras are an opportunity for drivers to make travel decisions based on visual road conditions. Congestion, traffic incidents, extreme weather and other conditions help make more informed travel decisions. Tweets from various government agencies on breaking travel information are essential tools in making for an easier commute and safer roadways.
Real-Time Omaha Area Traffic MapReal-Time traffic information and alerts about accidents, police, and hazards Courtesy of WAZE.com
Omaha Area Weather Forecast5-Day Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground
Live Omaha Area Traffic CamerasLIve feeds From the Nebraska Department of Transportation
I-80 over the Missouri River (mm 455)
I-80 Westbound at 13th Street
I-80 at 24th Street (mm 453.36)
I-80 at 42nd Street (mm 451.78)
I-80 at 51st Street (mm450.5)
I-80 at 108th Street (446.26)
Nebraska DOT TweetsSocial Media Posts From the Nebraska Department of Transportation
Nebraska Road NewsLatest Headlines From The I-80 Exit Guide Newsroom
Nebraska I-80 Nighttime Bridge Work Begins November 4
I-80 Closures, Detours Begin October 12 at the I-680 Interchange in Omaha
I-80 Eastbound and Westbound Closures, Detours at I-180 August 25-26
Omaha Area Insider TipsThe Inside Scoop from Seasoned I-80 Travelers.
Timing & traffic: I‑80 near Des Moines backs up around weekday rush hours (roughly 7–9 a.m. and 3:30–6 p.m.), especially at the I‑235 interchange. If you can, swing onto I‑235 to cut through town mid‑day; it’s often faster than staying on the beltline.
Speed enforcement & quirks: Speed limits drop quickly as you approach the metro area, and troopers often work the I‑80/I‑35 north junction and the east mixmaster near Altoona. Stay sharp for semi traffic weaving between the left “car” lanes and the right “truck” lanes—those lane splits change quickly in construction zones.
Weather & visibility: Spring and summer storms can be intense, with sudden downpours and hail; visibility on I‑80 drops fast, and locals will often pull into bigger lots (like truck stops or big-box stores) to wait it out. In winter, black ice is common on overpasses and bridges even when the main roadway looks clear.
Fuel & food sweet spots: The stretch around 72nd Street and 84th Street has plenty of easy on/off gas, chain food, and coffee without venturing far from the interstate. If you want something more local fast, look for spots just south of I‑80 on 72nd, like classic diners and taco joints.
