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No injuries reported in crash that temporarily shuts down I-80 near Ogallala
I-80 near Ogallala has reopened after a crash temporarily shut down both directions between Exit 126 and MM 135. No injuries were reported, per NSP.
Sunday, July 6th 2025, 4:31 PM CDT
Updated:
OGALLALA, Neb. — Interstate 80 near Ogallala was closed in both directions for nearly two hours Friday afternoon due to a crash, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
The closure affected traffic between Exit 126 (US 26/NE 61) and mile marker 135, just east of Ogallala, at the height of Fourth of July travel.
The Nebraska State Patrol reported no injuries as a result of the two-vehicle accident.
NDOT reported the incident at 12:38 p.m., with the roadway reopening by 2:26 p.m. Motorists experienced significant delays as holiday travel traffic was rerouted.
Authorities have not released further details about the cause of the crash.