Work to Begin in Decatur

November 5, 2015 Leave a comment


Weather permitting, the Decatur toll booth removal project will begin the week of November 9, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.

The toll booth is located on the Nebraska side of the Missouri River bridge at Decatur. Traffic will be maintained with the use of flaggers and an 11-foot width restriction. The anticipated project completion is late November.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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Repaving at Indian Cave State Park Continues

September 3, 2015 3 Comments


LINCOLN – The repaving of roads within Indian Cave State Park in southeast Nebraska continues. The road to Hackberry Hollow Campground has been finished.

Currently, work is being done to the road to the Ash Grove Campground, the Cave road, and the boat ramp road. There is no access to the boat ramp at this time; however there is river access at nearby Brownville.

Over Labor Day weekend, the Cave road will be temporarily open to allow access to the Cave.  After Labor Day weekend, the road will be closed to continue with asphalt placement.

Work will be continued through the rest of this year and into 2016. The completion date of the Cave road is unknown at this time, but it is a priority to have this completed.

The one-way loop will be open during Indian Cave’s Haunted Hollow Hayrack rides in October.

For more information, contact the park at 402-883-2575 or email at ngpc.indian.cave@nebraska.gov. Indian Cave is located 2 miles north and 5 east of Shubert in Nemaha and Richardson counties.

This project is administered by the Nebraska Department of Roads through the State of Nebraska Recreation Road Program.

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Work to Begin on Highway US-75

August 25, 2015 Leave a comment


Weather permitting, concrete pavement repair is scheduled to begin the week of August 31 on Highway US-75 near Dakota City, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.

The project will begin approximately one mile south of the Junction of Highway N-35 and US-75 and will end at the Junction of Highway US-75 and I-129 (Kingsbury Interchange). Traffic will be maintained with the use of lane closures and 12 foot width restrictions. The anticipated project completion is late September.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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Work to Begin on Highway N-94 East of Walthill

April 17, 2015 Leave a comment


Weather permitting, construction work is scheduled to begin the week of April 20, on the North Blackbird Creek bridge, located on Highway N-94, east of Walthill, according to the Department of Roads. Highway N-94 will be closed on April 20, between Highway US-77 and Highway US-75, during the bridge deck replacement. Traffic will be detoured on Highway US-77 and Highway US-75. Anticipated completion date is fall of 2015.

Visit the 511 webpage at http://www.511.nebraska.gov or dial 511 or 800-906-9069 to get the most current updates on highway conditions.

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Update on Roundabout at the Junction of Hwy 32/77

August 13, 2014 Leave a comment


The much-anticipated roundabout at the junction of highway77/32, which experienced delays due to weather, is in the beginning stages.

“The crews are grading areas for temporary roads, which will be temporary detours for the traffic while the roundabout is being constructed,” stated Jeff Francis from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

As previously reported by Kat Country Hub, the purpose of the roundabout is to reduce high-speed right angle crashes at the intersection. Over the years, there have been many accidents at the 77/32 Junction, resulting in many injuries, and, unfortunately, some fatalities.

Once the grading in complete, in approximately a month, construction of the roundabout will begin. There are five phases and two stages, which will result in different detours until construction is complete. “Once we have traffic going on the detours, hopefully in mid-September, we will be closing Highway 32 East to Tekamah,” Francis said. “When the time nears, more information will be released.”

A completion date for sometime in November is still anticipated. “This, of course, depends on how the weather cooperates,” Francis stated.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for updates on detours and construction dates as the time approaches.

 

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Roundabout Construction Scheduled to Begin on Monday

July 23, 2014 1 Comment


There is a new start date for construction of the roundabout at Highway 77/32 junction. It was originally scheduled to begin on July 7th. “The contractor requested a short delay in the starting of the project due to rain delays on other projects they were working on this spring. The new start date will be July 28th,” stated Kevin Domogalla of the Nebraska Department of Roads.

The purpose of the roundabout is to reduce high speed right angle crashes at the intersection. There are five phases in constructing the roundabout and two stages, resulting in detours that may cause some travellers a longer distance in reaching their destination.

There will be 75 working days allowed for the contractor to finish the project. “Jeff Francis, our Project Manager, will be meeting with the contractor in the next few days to discuss their work schedule,” Domogalla said. “He will have a better idea after his meeting on what the first orders of business will be on the 28th”.

Anticipate delays and detours at the beginning of the week. Kat Country Hub will keep you informed of any scheduling changes

 

The junction of Highway 77/32 will soon take on a new look with the construction of a roundabout. Both Photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The junction of Highway 77/32 will soon take on a new look with the construction of a roundabout. Both Photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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