Crash Alert: Accident closes up to two lanes on I-80 WB at S 84th St
OMAHA, NE — Authorities were called to a collision Friday afternoon on Interstate 80 near the Paddock Road area in southwest Omaha, according to State of Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The crash happened on the westbound lanes approaching Exit 448 to South 84th Street. It was first reported by NDOT at 12:46 p.m.
Officials have not disclosed the cause of the crash, but the center westbound lane was blocked in the immediate aftermath. Motorists were instructed to avoid the scene by merging to the left or right of the lane.
#Omaha CRASH: I-80 WB @ 84th St the Center lane is blocked. Merge left or Right in area.
https://t.co/QMSix9LXfg pic.twitter.com/OXXSK4dkI0— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) June 16, 2023
Shortly before 1:00 p.m., the shoulder also became blocked, and by 1:13 p.m., two right lanes were reported closed.
Update: 2 right lanes are now blocked. https://t.co/xcRuoEpryy
— Omaha Hwy Conditions (@NDOTomaha) June 16, 2023
At 1:50 p.m., crews had cleared the scene from the roadway, though at least one involved vehicle remained blocking the shoulder.
As of this writing, local agencies have not indicated any major injuries connected to the incident.
This blog will be updated as more information is made available.
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