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Snow storm forces closure of stretch of I-80 in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Heavy snow and strong winds forced officials to close more than 100 miles of Interstate 80 in eastern Nebraska because of dangerous conditions Tuesday.

The Nebraska Department of Roads closed I-80 from Lincoln west to Elm Creek because of the hazards.

In western Nebraska, Interstate 76 was also closed between I-80 and I-70 in Colorado.

Several smaller highways in southwest Nebraska are also closed leading into Kansas.

Officials say the wind and snow are creating blizzard conditions across much of the state. So officials are not recommending travel across most of Nebraska.

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