Part of I-80 in Nebraska closed due to blizzard conditions
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A part of Interstate 80 in western and central Nebraska was shut down late Sunday night due to blizzard conditions.
And it will stay closed through Monday night, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.
As of 8 p.m. Monday, westbound I-80 was closed from Kearney to North Platte. The eastbound lanes were closed from the Wyoming state line to Lexington.
UPDATE: I-80 in Nebraska reopened after blizzard conditions caused closures
NDOT said crews will “work throughout the night” to open the road as soon as possible.
Closure Alert
(1/2) High winds, low visibility and poor travel conditions will close I-80 tonight. Adjust travel plans and find a safe place to stay.
Reminder:
Closed: I-80 west from Kearney to North Platte
Closed: I-80 east from Wyoming State Line to Lexington pic.twitter.com/9xNxt3rkcd— Nebraska DOT (@NebraskaDOT) March 26, 2024
State officials said drivers should adjust their travel plans accordingly.
You can find the latest updates on road conditions on Nebraska 511’s website.
Morning views around the state as the snow falls and a Blizzard b warning remains in effect for many Nebraskans. Check https://t.co/n6SeG1xsIH for closure information before you attempt to travel.
North Platte, Chambers, Long Pine, Kearney pic.twitter.com/irf7vXhOnC
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) March 25, 2024
