Nebraska Department of Transportation
Sept. 11, 2024 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 23 on US-83, from reference post 44.76 to 55.41, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT).
Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. This project is part of the Super 2 Corridor from McCook to North Platte. Work starting this fall will include bridge replacement, grading and culvert extensions. The remaining work of adding passing lanes, performing bridge repair, earth shoulder construction, seeding, milling and overlaying the road with asphalt will start spring 2025.
Traffic will be maintained with lane restrictions, temporary traffic signals for bridge work, and a pilot car and flaggers. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during bridge construction. NDOT is planning to utilize a phasing plan that will reduce the amount of time the lane closures will be in place by building the entire box culvert under the bridge while two-way traffic is maintained on the bridge. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place. Anticipated completion is winter 2025.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.