Donner Pass
I-80 over the Sierra Nevada between Sacramento and Reno, the busiest winter crossing in California. Chain controls run from Applegate and Kingvale to Truckee. Summit 7,239 ft, California.
Donner Pass
Elev 7239 ft
I-80 over Donner Pass: closed for work
As of 9:45 AM PDT, within 40 miles of the summit. The official word is Caltrans QuickMap.
On I-80 near the pass now 17
- Full closure
I-80: Long term road work, W 4th St
Until Thu, Dec 31, 6:00 AM PST
Minor Long term road construction on ramp from W 4th St to I-80 Westbound. All Ramps Closed. Start time: 4/10/2026 6:00 AM. End time: 12/31/2026 6:00 AM. Public Details: On-ramp closed 24/7. Detour available.. · All Ramps Closed · On-ramp closed 24/7. Detour available.
State 511 (DriveNC) · NV · updated April 10, 2026
- Full closure
I-80: Construction work, W 4th St Both
Until Fri, Oct 9, 4:30 PM PDT
Road work on W 4th St Both Directions Near I-80 Eastbound. All lanes blocked - use other routes. Start time: 10/5/2026 12:00 PM. End time: 10/9/2026 4:30 PM. Public Details: eastbound lanes closed with detour in place, westbound will be open to through traffic. · All lanes blocked - use other routes · eastbound lanes closed with detour in place, westbound will be open to through traffic
State 511 (DriveNC) · NV · updated 3 days ago
- Ramp closureeastbound
I-80 Off Ramp closed at Route 80
Since Sun, Jun 21, 7:01 AM PDT
Route 80 · Highway Construction · lanes closed: All of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Ramp closureeastbound
I-80 On Ramp closed at Drum Forebay Rd
Since Sun, Jun 21, 7:01 AM PDT
Drum Forebay Rd · Highway Construction · lanes closed: All of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closurewestbound
I-80 at Drum Forebay Rd
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:01 AM PDT
Drum Forebay Rd · Grinding Operation · lanes closed: LShoulder, 1, 2, RShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Ramp closureeastbound
I-80 Off Ramp closed at Route 80
Since Sun, Jun 21, 7:01 AM PDT
Route 80 · Highway Construction · lanes closed: All of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Ramp closureeastbound
I-80 On Ramp closed at Crystal Springs Rd
Since Sun, Jun 21, 7:01 AM PDT
Crystal Springs Rd · Highway Construction · lanes closed: All of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Ramp closureeastbound
I-80 Off Ramp closed at Route 80
Since Tue, Apr 7, 7:01 AM PDT
Route 80 · Highway Construction · lanes closed: All of 1 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closure
I-80 at Alta (Alta Bonny Nook Rd / Morton Rd)
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:01 AM PDT
Alta (Alta Bonny Nook Rd / Morton Rd) · Utility Work · lanes closed: 1, RShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closureeastbound
I-80 at Dutch Flat (Ridge Rd / Monte Vista)
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:01 AM PDT
Dutch Flat (Ridge Rd / Monte Vista) · Concrete Pour · lanes closed: LShoulder, 1, 2, RShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closureeastbound
I-80 at Dutch Flat (Ridge Rd / Monte Vista)
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:01 AM PDT
Dutch Flat (Ridge Rd / Monte Vista) · Concrete Pour · lanes closed: 1, 2, RShoulder, LShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closurewestbound
I-80 at Soda Springs / Norden
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:30 AM PDT
Soda Springs / Norden · Miscellaneous Work · lanes closed: 1 of 2 · Nevada County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closurewestbound
I-80 at End Chain-Off Area
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:01 AM PDT
End Chain-Off Area · Drainage Work · lanes closed: RShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closurewestbound
I-80 at Floriston
Since Fri, Oct 9, 7:30 AM PDT
Floriston · Emergency Work · lanes closed: 2 of 2 · Nevada County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Lane closureeastbound
I-80 at Whitmore Maintenance Station
Since Fri, Oct 9, 6:01 AM PDT
Whitmore Maintenance Station · Electrical Work · lanes closed: RShoulder of 2 · Placer County
Caltrans · CA · updated 22 min ago
- Work zone
I-80: Bridge maintenance, W 4th St Both
Until Fri, Oct 9, 4:30 PM PDT
Bridge maintenance operations on W 4th St Both Directions from Cliff View Dr to I-80 Eastbound. Lane Affected. Start time: 9/8/2026 6:30 AM. End time: 10/9/2026 4:30 PM. Public Details: periodic lane closures with flaggers in place 24 hours a day starting october 5th at 630 am until october 9th at 430 pm. expect delays. Width Restriction: 12ft Speed Restriction: 35mph · Lane Affected · periodic lane closures with flaggers in place 24 hours a day starting october 5th at 630 am until october 9th at 430 pm. expect delays
State 511 (DriveNC) · NV · updated 6 days ago
- Work zonewestbound
Construction work, I-80 West
Since Fri, Oct 2, 2:43 PM PDT
Road work on I-80 Westbound from N McCarran Blvd to Keystone Ave. Start time: 10/2/2026 2:43 PM. Public Details: i80 east and westbound between west mccarran and keystone ave alternating closures of on and offramps in both directions. · No Data · i80 east and westbound between west mccarran and keystone ave alternating closures of on and offramps in both directions
State 511 (DriveNC) · NV · updated 6 days ago
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Questions
- Is Donner Pass open?
- A closure is reported on I-80 near Donner Pass: I-80: Long term road work, W 4th St.
- Do I need chains on Donner Pass?
- Live Roads cannot say right now. Check Caltrans QuickMap, and carry chains from November to April.
- What do R1, R2 and R3 mean?
- R1: chains or snow tires required. R2: chains required, except 4wd/awd with snow tires. R3: chains required on all vehicles.
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