Jack-knifed semi on I-80 caused traffic delays west of Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A semitrailer crash on Interstate 80 caused traffic delays Tuesday during the morning commute.

The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on I-80 at mile marker 392, just west of Emerald.

Lancaster County Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said a semi driver tried avoiding a vehicle and went off the road.

The driver then veered back onto the road, hit a guardrail and jack-knifed, according to Houchin.

The crash caused the left lane of westbound I-80 to close.  It has since been reopened.

No one was injured.

#Lincoln CRASH I-80 WB @ MM 392 the Left Lane is Blocked. Merge Right. https://t.co/O5D6hYu3au pic.twitter.com/ymGWKuttpP

— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) April 30, 2024