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Thedford, NE · Traffic & Transit
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Port of the Plains pushes Hershey Rail Park forward
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Pull off I-80 in Ogallala for the most underrated history stop in Nebraska
The Casement Brothers’ Railroad Push Through Ogallala. The Union Pacific Railroad hit Ogallala, Nebraska on May 24, 1867, in its rush to build America’s first coast-to-coast rail line. After the Civil War ended, work took off with crews of war vets, Irish immigrants, and freed slaves laying track...
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Newberry access expansion to feature roundabouts
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Port of the Plains pushes Hershey Rail Park forward
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska International Port of the Plains Board of Directors met Monday afternoon, focusing on the strategic expansion and development of the Hershey Rail Park. Key actions included finalizing an agreement with the park’s first tenant and approving significant equipment purchases. The board moved...
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Economic growth drives long-awaited Newberry Access upgrade
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North Platte road closure to disrupt Philip Avenue traffic
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The city of North Platte has closed the intersection of Philip Avenue and McCabe Avenue for a water project. According to a press release, the westbound lane of Philip Avenue closed on Wednesday at the intersection with McCabe Avenue. Additionally, McCabe Avenue will be closed...
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Plans for four-lane expansion of Newberry link road
Plans to widen Newberry access Road were on display Thursday to convert about two miles of the highway into four lanes. Two new lanes are planned on the east side of the highway that links I-80 and U.S. Highway 30. A new overpass over I-80 would be built, as well...
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Willow Street viaduct closure extended one more week
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Lane Closed: Philip Avenue at the intersection of McCabe Avenue
The City of North Platte Water Department will be closing the West bound lane on Philip Avenue at the intersection of McCabe Avenue; McCabe Avenue between Philip Avenue and East H Street will be closed beginning today Wednesday, November 12, 2025, until project is complete. Alternate routes will be needed...
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Willow Street Viaduct closes Monday for week-long repairs
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Willow Street viaduct closure extended one more week
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Willow Street viaduct will remain closed longer than expected as repairs continue. The viaduct was expected to reopen this Friday, but that timeline has now been extended by one more week. The city’s department closed the viaduct on Monday for repairs. The public...
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North Platte Post
Willow Viaduct Closure Monday Nov. 10
City of North Platte, along with Simon Contractors will be repairing Willow Street viaduct. The viaduct will be closed between 6th Street to 8th Street for pedestrians and vehicles starting Monday, November 10, 2025, with a completion date of November 14th. Alternate routes are required during this time for pedestrian...
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Willow Street Viaduct closes Monday for week-long repairs
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Willow Street Viaduct will be closed starting on Monday for repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday, Nov. 14. The public will need to find an alternate route as 6th through 8th streets on Willow will be closed. Officials urge caution around...
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Council Approves One and Six Year City Road Plan
The Oct. 21 meeting of the Gothenburg City Council began with a public hearing for the city’s one and six year road program. Presenting the plan was Bernie Straetker of Miller and Associates, who outlined what the engineering firm recommends for both the short-term and long-term road plan within the city.
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North Platte Post
Planning Commission to Weigh Annexation Plan, RV Parking Rules, and New Housing Project
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Growth and neighborhood rules are on the agenda next week as the North Platte Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will be streamed live at northplattene.gov/watch. The agenda includes several public hearings and development...