I-80 Construction Update from NJDOT – May 9, 2025

I-80 repairs in both directions are progression on schedule. Two lanes on I-80 eastbound are expected to reopen in mid-May and two lanes on I-80 westbound are expected to be reopened by the end of May. All lanes in both directions are expected to be reopened by June 25. There are two separate crews working concurrently – one on the eastbound side and one on the westbound side – to expedite repairs. Crews will continue working 24 hours a day until repairs are completed and the highway reopened. NJDOT will continue to look for any avenues to pick up time on both sides, if possible.

I-80 Eastbound - I-80 eastbound work is progressing on schedule, and two lanes are expected to reopen in mid-May. Two of the three concrete slabs have been poured. Framing and rebar installation is taking place in preparation for pouring concrete for the third slab. The concrete pour is expected to take place this weekend, weather permitting. After the concrete cures, soil and aggregate will be added on top of the concrete slabs to form the roadway base in preparation for paving multiple layers of asphalt.

I-80 Westbound - I-80 westbound work is progressing with two lanes expected to be reopened by the end of May. Micropile installation and excavation is complete. Framing and rebar installation is complete on one of the two westbound slabs and will begin soon on the other slab. Concrete for the first slab is expected to be poured in the next day or two, weather permitting. Excavation in the median work zone is ongoing.

I-80 Bridges over Route 15 - The repairs under the I-80 Bridges over Route 15 were completed on Friday, May 2.