Westbound I-80, Highway 50 traffic clogged leading up to Yolo Causeway due to crash
A crash has traffic clogged along westbound I-80 through West Sacramento leading up to the Yolo Causeway early Monday morning.
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RV crashes into broken down semi on I-80 near Blue Canyon
Authorities say no one was seriously hurt after an RV crashed into a broken down semi on the side of Interstate 80 in the Sierra Thursday morning.
Repavement project on I-80 continues
The eastbound lanes remain open during the project, but westbound lanes are expected to reopen Tuesday.
Westbound I-80 work between Vallejo, Hercules scheduled to start Friday
Caltrans says they scheduled the work over Labor Day weekend to lessen the impact on traffic.
Heads up: I-80 westbound to Bay Area will shut down Thursday night through Labor Day
A major bridge closure will impact all traffic headed westbound to the Bay Area on Interstate 80 in Vallejo beginning Thursday.
"Could not withstand additional damage": Caltrans begins emergency repairs on I-80
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Traffic problems linger on WB I-80 after big rig overturned on Yolo Causeway
A big rig crash that caused a significant slowdown on westbound Interstate 80 out of Sacramento towards Davis Tuesday morning continues to be a traffic headache.
WB I-80 back open near Colfax following tractor-trailer fire
A closed-off section of Interstate 80 in the high Sierra has reopened Wednesday after a tractor-trailer fire spread to brush just off the roadway.
CHP: Driver nods off, crashes on I-80 near Raley Boulevard offramp
Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 were blocked in north Sacramento Friday due to a rollover crash.
Person struck, killed by a car on I-80 in Davis
A person who was reportedly walking into Interstate 80 traffic in Davis over the weekend was struck and killed by a driver, authorities say.
EB I-80 traffic in Truckee being diverted after crash involving multiple big rigs
Eastbound Interstate 80 traffic is being diverted due to multiple big rig crashes early Wednesday morning.
Despite harsh weather, drivers brave rough roads to work and play in the Sierra
On Thursday evening, the snow that was falling in Nyack quickly turned to rain. The area is around 5,000-foot elevation, and it was a wet drive up I-80 East to get there. The rain was pounding the roads that were already blanketed with snow.
I-80 reopens with flurry of drivers headed to the Sierra
With I-80 open to all vehicles, with no chain restrictions on Thursday, drivers and commercial vehicle drivers were focused on getting through before a weekend storm brings more snow. Also, Boreal, Palisades, and other ski resorts were packed with visitors eager to enjoy the fresh powder and clear interstate.
Interstate 80 remains closed, snow strands travelers and truckers Tuesday night
The winter weather started to ease up Tuesday night, which was a welcomed sight days into blizzard warnings and continuous storms in the Sierra.
I-80 weather closure impacts businesses that rely on mountain travel
Trucks lined Interstate 80 on Tuesday, more than 24 hours since a traffic hold went into effect due to zero visibility and dangerous conditions over the summit of the Sierra.
Hunkered down and prepared for days of snow, storm impacts Northern California
Drivers on I-80 got a surprise if they missed reports of closures due to low visibility and white-out conditions that led to an hours-long closure from Applegate to the state line on Monday. Up the hill, feet of snow had already fallen Monday and more continued to fall. Which forced homeowners in higher elevations to hunker down and prepare for days-long impacts from snow.
5 injured in 18-vehicle crash on I-80 in Placer County
Five people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 80 in Placer County, officials said Friday afternoon.
Trailer full of meat goes up in smoke along I-80 near Gold Run
A big rig full of meat went up in flames along Interstate 80 in the high country early Monday morning.
Skiers and snowboarders brave bad road conditions for fresh snow
Caltrans has kept Interstate 80 open for travelers heading home from the ski slopes on Monday, despite all the snow that's dumped in the mountains. Many Skiers and snowboarders only drove home at the last possible hour, after a three-day weekend of action.
Major injury crash slows traffic on EB I-80 in Placer County
A major injury car crash along Interstate 80 in Placer County was impacting traffic Wednesday evening.
Skiers and snowboarders endure hours-long delays to enjoy fresh snow at Boreal
Many skiers and snowboarders headed to Boreal Ski Resort got a late start – as many of them were stuck in traffic. It was a beautiful day today -- no wind and more than a foot of fresh powder. You’d think this place would be packed, but several issues on i-80 eastbound lanes meant riders got a late start.
Eastbound I-80 reopened near California-Nevada state line following overturned big rig recovery
CHP: A semi truck slid down an embankment in injury crash on Floriston Way
Sierra traffic moving after heavy snow caused road closures, chain controls
A heavy surge of wintry weather led to travel troubles along major highways in the Sierra on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.
Sierra travelers hit with heavy snow and road closures
Heavy snowfall arrived in the Sierra on Tuesday, causing spinouts and forcing highway shutdowns up and down the mountain.
All westbound I-80 lanes back open near Dixon after crash
All westbound lanes along Interstate 80 near Dixon were blocked due to a crash Monday morning.
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