As winter weather is still looming in the area, The Nebraska Department of Transportation says I-80 eastbound and westbound is now closed from Ogallala to Grand Island.

According to NDOT, HWY 30 is now open in both directions. Different sections of HWY 30 are considered partial with snow and completely covered with ice and snow. NDOT recommends highway 30 to be used for local traffic.

Travel is not advised as NDOT crews are working hard to get the roads cleared. If traveling, travel at a slow speed and distance between cars.&nbsp; The Nebraska State Patrol announced today that they have responded to over 200 weather-related incidents. For the latest updates on road conditions,&nbsp;<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/11801718-dbaa-4452-ab0a-04d190d55889">click here.</a>

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704816774056.jpeg" alt="NDOT Plow Truck on I-80 EB outside of Kearney. Photo from NDOT Plow Truck." />
                        <figcaption>NDOT Plow Truck on I-80 EB outside of Kearney. Photo from NDOT Plow Truck.</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>As winter weather is still looming in the area, The Nebraska Department of Transportation says I-80 eastbound and westbound is now closed from Ogallala to Grand Island.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚠️ Closure Update⚠️<br><br>I-80 eastbound and westbound from Ogallala to Grand Island is closed. Highway 30 between Ogallala to Grand Island is currently snow-packed and icy, recommended for local traffic only.<br><br>Driving conditions, closures and more ➡️<a href="https://t.co/LtuouzlWe7">https://t.co/LtuouzlWe7</a> <a href="https://t.co/CmFzxea8ud">pic.twitter.com/CmFzxea8ud</a></p>&mdash; Nebraska DOT (@NebraskaDOT) <a href="https://twitter.com/NebraskaDOT/status/1744766719015477320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>According to NDOT, HWY 30 is now open in both directions. Different sections of HWY 30 are considered partial with snow and completely covered with ice and snow. NDOT recommends highway 30 to be used for local traffic.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1704817202883.jpeg" alt="NDOT Plow Truck traveling westbound near Kearney on U.S. Highway 30. Photo from NDOT and was taken at 9:50am CT" />
                        <figcaption>NDOT Plow Truck traveling westbound near Kearney on U.S. Highway 30. Photo from NDOT and was taken at 9:50am CT</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Travel is not advised as NDOT crews are working hard to get the roads cleared. If traveling, travel at a slow speed and distance between cars.&nbsp; The Nebraska State Patrol announced today that they have responded to over 200 weather-related incidents. For the latest updates on road conditions,&nbsp;<a href="https://northplattepost.com/posts/11801718-dbaa-4452-ab0a-04d190d55889">click here.</a></p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I-80 EB: Road closed from Exit 126 - US 26; NE 61; Ogallala;Grant (Ogallala) to MM 238 (35m W of Kearney). <a href="https://t.co/DrKoa9Z8cU">https://t.co/DrKoa9Z8cU</a></p>&mdash; Nebraska 511 (@Nebraska511) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nebraska511/status/1744747499208986692?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

I-80 eastbound and westbound now closed from Ogallala to Grand Island