Work on Roundabout Progressing, Should be Complete at end of July

June 5, 2015 Leave a comment


The roundabout at the junction of highway 32/77 south of Oakland NE is progressing nicely, with activity increasing this week. “The paving contractor is mobilizing and will be starting the subgrade stabilization work. The project should be completed by late July,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates.

Work is progressing nicely on the roundabout, with the projected date of completion being the end of July. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Work is progressing nicely on the roundabout, with the projected date of completion being the end of July. Both photos credit of Denise Gilliland/Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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Newest Update on Roundabout at Highway 32/77 Junction

April 23, 2015 Leave a comment


There has been a change in plans on the closing date of highway 32 east towards Tekamah during the roundabout construction at the 32/77 junction. “The contractor plans on closing east Highway 32 Wednesday or Thursday of next week.The contractor tried placing asphalt for the temporary roads, but had to suspend that operation. The subgrade is being reworked,” stated Jeff Francis, Highway Project Manager.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for further updates on the roundabout progress.

The future location of the roundabout at highway 32/77 junction. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The future location of the roundabout at highway 32/77 junction. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

 

 

 

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Construction Ready to Begin Again on Roundabout

March 26, 2015 Leave a comment


Work is set begin again soon on the roundabout at the Highway 32/77 junction. “The contractor plans on returning to the project on Monday, April 6th,” said Kevin Domogalla of the Nebraska Department of Roads.

The workers will begin by grading and surfacing the temporary road. “That work will take approximately three weeks,” Domogalla stated.

After that, the east left of the intersection, Highway 32 towards Tekamah, will be closed after the temporary road is open to traffic. “The contractor will then begin constructing the roundabout. Highway 77, north and south, and west Highway 32 to West Point, will remain open during all phases of construction,” said Domogalla.

Stay tuned to Kat Country Hub for more information as the contractor’s schedule is updated.

Work to begin again on the roundabout at why 77/32 junction. Photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Work to begin again on the roundabout at why 77/32 junction. Photo credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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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 Start Date Approaching

April 30, 2014 Leave a comment


“The purpose of building the roundabout is to reduce high speed right angle crashes at the intersection,” stated Kevin Domogalla from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

Construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Highways 32 and 77 on the south edge of Oakland is set to begin July 14th. “Crews are working there now taking down trees before nesting season,” Domogalla said.

The project is expected to be complete in November. “The crew will have seventy-five working days to complete the roundabout. This is taking weather into consideration,” Domogalla stated.

The roundabout will be designed to handle semi traffic. “It will be the largest radius circle,” Domogalla said.

Traffic will have detours to follow during construction. “There are five phases of construction of the roundabout and each phase has two stages. Traffic will be re-routed accordingly,” Domogalla stated.

As always, Kat Country Hub will keep readers informed as to the status of the roundabout and necessary detour information provided from the Nebraska Department of Roads.

A roundabout will soon be in place at Highway 77 and 32, reducing the number of accidents, providing much safer travels. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

A roundabout will soon be in place at Highway 77 and 32, reducing the number of accidents, providing much safer travels. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

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