A multi-vehicle crash ;on Interstate 80 Westbound near 63rd Street and emergency response on the eastbound side stopped traffic around 3:30 p.m. Monday.
@MeanStreetsOMA pic.twitter.com/eSUjzOXr09
— Mitch masker (@quadricornsrock) October 30, 2017
All westbound I-80 lanes were closed immediately following the crash, and emergency personnel responding to the crash had also halted I-80 Eastbound traffic, ;according to an alert issued by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
All lanes currently blocked.....backing up quickly.... pic.twitter.com/SPpoNKjH0K
— Omaha Traffic Alert (@omatrafficalert) October 30, 2017
Westbound I-80 traffic was being diverted at 42nd Street while I-80 Eastbound traffic was being diverted at 65th Street.
At about 4 p.m., authorities opened up two lanes on I-80 WB to help with traffic congestion, but reports indicated that many I-80 on-ramps in the area of the crash were still shut down.
EAST bound I-80 with a big backup as well...reports of a light pole blocking lanes EB at 63rd.... pic.twitter.com/COrZGbWRDU
— Omaha Traffic Alert (@omatrafficalert) October 30, 2017
NDOT reported tow trucks on scene at about 4:35 p.m. but were still advising alternated routes to avoid delays.
#omaha tow on scene 80wb @ papio creek bridge right lane and left shoulder remains blocked long delays use alternate route pic.twitter.com/8StqGb7y78
— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) October 30, 2017
#omaha Due to crash cleanup at WB 80 & 65th St. there is still long delays and traffic backup to JFK. Avoid area and take an alt. route.
— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) October 30, 2017
At around 5:15 p.m., police were preparing to re-open the on-ramps, and NDOT reported on Twitter at 5:26 p.m. that the crash had been cleared.
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