I-80 in Nebraska reopens after winter storm shut it down for several hours

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A part of Interstate 80 in Nebraska was shut down Friday due to heavy snow.

Eastbound I-80 was closed from Ogallala to Gothenburg, and westbound I-80 was closed from Kearney to Paxton.

Around 4:30 p.m., the Nebraska Department of Transportation said I-80 was reopened.  Highway 30 was also reopened.

But officials said drivers should still use caution, as roads could still be slick.

‼️ I-80 and HWY 30 Update ‼️

I-80 and HWY 30 are open in both directions! Please use caution while driving as roads could still be slick.

Remember don’t crowd the plow and always buckle up! pic.twitter.com/kdLPKyhkDm

— Nebraska DOT (@NebraskaDOT) March 8, 2024

Channel 8’s weather team said North Platte saw a record 15 inches of snow since Thursday.