Blizzard shuts down I-80 in Nebraska, Wyoming
A severe winter weather storm forced transportation officials to close major roadways in Nebraska and Wyoming on Tuesday morning.
Around 9 a.m. on December 13, officials announced that I-80 in Nebraska is closed to westbound traffic from North Platte to the Wyoming border. I-80 is also closed in both directions at North Platte (mile marker 179) to the Colorado border.
Update: I-80 is now closed WB & EB at North Platte MM 179 to the Colorado Border. https://t.co/lhtueGX1kD
— Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) December 13, 2022
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) said that Highway 30 is also closed in that same area.
🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨
I-80 is CLOSED for Westbound traffic from North Platte to the Wyoming Border. Highway 30 is CLOSED for that same area as well.
Please do not attempt to travel in these blizzard conditions. Follow @NebraskaDOT for road closure updates as well. pic.twitter.com/uq6emAjYOQ
— Nebraska State Patrol (@NEStatePatrol) December 13, 2022
“Most of western Nebraska and some of southwest Nebraska is now IMPASSABLE!!” NSP warned on Tuesday morning.
Most of #WesternNebraska and some of #SouthwestNebraska is now IMPASSABLE!!! Roads are closing as the blizzard conditions worsen. Please stay home and off the roads. #Blizzard #WinterStorm #NotWorthIt #BeSafe pic.twitter.com/omZeuI8J3D
— NSP Troop E (@NSP_TroopE) December 13, 2022
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has also closed westbound I-80 from Rawlins to Laramie as of around 7 a.m. on December 13. There is no estimated time for the interstate to reopen.
Additionally, I-80 is closed in BOTH directions in Rawling at Exit 111 (Airport and Baxter Roads) for winter weather.
13-DEC-2022 07:26 – I80 Exit 111, Airport and Baxter Roads – Rawlins: Closed BOTH DIR due to winter conditions. As of Dec 13 at 07:00, the est open time is unknown. #wyoroad
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 13, 2022