Milford, Nebraska – A crash shut down Interstate 80 eastbound at mile marker 388 near Milford on Thursday afternoon, diverting traffic and halting travel in whiteout conditions.
According to the Nebraska State Patrol, I-80 eastbound is closed at MM 388 due to a crash. Traffic is being diverted at this time, though officials did not immediately release details about the number of vehicles involved or whether injuries were reported.
Authorities urged drivers to park and wait until conditions improve, citing near-whiteout visibility in parts of eastern Nebraska. Images from the Nebraska Department of Transportation show snow-covered lanes and stopped semi-trucks backed up along the interstate amid blowing snow.
The closure affects a key eastbound corridor between Lincoln and Omaha, an area heavily used by commercial trucks and daily commuters. Drivers traveling through Seward County are encouraged to seek alternate routes and monitor updates from state officials.
Whiteout conditions significantly reduce visibility and can quickly make roadways impassable. Law enforcement emphasized that travel is not advised in the hardest-hit areas until weather and roadway conditions improve.
The closure may impact students returning from activities and evening commuters heading toward the Omaha metro area.
No estimated reopening time has been announced. Motorists are advised to check 511 travel information services for the latest road conditions before attempting to travel.
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