Interstate 80 in central Nebraska shut down due to whiteout conditions
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – State officials have shut down a part of Interstate 80 amid a winter storm in Nebraska.
As of midnight Tuesday, I-80 is closed in both directions between Grand Island and Lexington due to whiteout conditions.
The eastbound lanes are closed from North Platte to Lexington.
It’s unknown when the road will reopen.
“Please park and wait out these dangerous weather conditions,” the Nebraska State Patrol said on social media.
🚫 Travel Not Advised 🚫
I-80 is currently closed both directions between Grand Island and Lexington. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the evening across the state.
Road Conditions➡️@nebraska511, https://t.co/8IJjjS9d9Y, https://t.co/ASnk2M4CeG pic.twitter.com/Iij7WkD1kR
— Nebraska DOT (@NebraskaDOT) January 8, 2024
Earlier on Monday, westbound I-80 near Lexington was closed due to “numerous crashes,” officials said.
I-80 WB: Road closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles due to numerous crashes from MM 238 to Exit 237 – US 283; Arapahoe; Lexington; Elwood (35m W of Kearney). https://t.co/0tAFBlDBLA
— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) January 8, 2024
The patrol shared a photo of a jack-knifed semitrailer on I-80 near Lexington.
In a Facebook post, the patrol said troopers responded to about 50 weather-related incidents as of 1:15 p.m.
We are working with NDOT to have this truck pulled off at mm 234.5 westbound. High winds continue with icy roads. @NebraskaDOT @NWSNorthPlatte @Nebraska511 pic.twitter.com/EvGQCsbRSN
— NSP Troop D (@NSP_TroopD) January 8, 2024
Updated road conditions can be found on Nebraska511.
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