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Pillen says Highway 275 corridor completion moved up 7 to 8 years
Northeast Nebraskans who have been patiently waiting for 40 years will most likely see the completion of the Highway 275 four-lane corridor from Norfolk to Omaha complete. During a news conference in Norfolk on Tuesday, Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Vicki Kramer said the construction will be complete and the expressway ready for traffic by the end of 2028.
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Final portion of highway 275 project is under contract
NORFOLK, Neb. — The final phase of a major construction project is now underway. The Highway 275 project has been in progress for more than 15 years and now officials say the four-lane roadway from Norfolk to Omaha is expected be fully open by 2028. Graham Construction was awarded...
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Pillen to celebrate go-ahead on final portion of US-275 Norfolk to Omaha project
Gov. Jim Pillen and Director of the Nebraska Department of Transportation, Vicki Kramer, are set to celebrate the final segment of the U.S. Highway 275 Corridor from Norfolk to Omaha officially going under contract. U.S. 275 is a critical highway in Nebraska, connecting Northeast Nebraska to Interstate 80. The Highway...
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Highway 81 sees multiple accidents in the past week
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Omaha-Area Drivers Face Icy Conditions as Winter Storm Leaves Hazardous Roads
Omaha, NE – Drivers across eastern Nebraska are urged to use caution as many highways and rural roads remain snow and ice covered following the latest round of winter weather. According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, several counties across eastern and southeastern Nebraska continue to report hazardous...
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Stanton Student wins NDOT Name-A-Snowplow, learns about winter driving safety
STANTON, Neb.- The Nebraska Department of Transportation is adding fun into winter driving education. The NDOT is in its fifth year of the Name-A-Snowplow competition. The program gives students the opportunity to name a snowplow, while meeting the people who operate them. NDOT District 3 Engineer Kevin Domogalla says the...
Nebraska Updates
Norfolk Residents: City Unveils 2025 Snow and Ice Removal Plan, Outlines Parking Rules During Snow Emergencies
The City of Norfolk Street Division has presented its 2025 Snow and Ice Plan to the City Council. The plan outlines how the city will plow 526 lane miles of streets and alleys, along with more than 80 lane miles of emergency routes in Norfolk, Nebraska.
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City Provides Update for Residents on 48th Avenue Bridge and East 14th Avenue Crossing Closures
The City of Columbus has addressed questions about two road closures. These are the 48th Avenue bridge north of the Parkway and the East 14th Avenue railroad crossing. Both projects are on county roads and managed by Platte County.
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Multiple Vehicle Crash On Highway 77
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Norfolk Council approves plan to build road connecting Meadow Ridge and Legacy Bend neighborhoods
NORFOLK, Neb. — Two neighborhoods in northeast Norfolk will soon be connected. The Norfolk City Council voted 5-3 on Monday night to give final approval to three related ordinances that allow for the extension of McIntosh Road to connect it to Legacy Drive. The extension will connect the Meadow Ridge and Legacy Bend neighborhoods.
Nebraska Updates
Lane Closures on Dover Drive Begin Monday: What Norfolk Residents Need to Know
Starting Monday afternoon, the City of Norfolk will temporarily close lanes on the 2900 block of Dover Drive for street patching. The south (eastbound) lanes will close first, and only westbound traffic will be allowed in the north lane. After this phase, the north lanes will close, and the south lanes will reopen for eastbound travel.
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Sunset for a Union Pacific branch line train
This Union Pacific branchline train heads home at sunset near Platte Center, Nebraska on Aug. 22, 1988. The train — the Norfolk local returning to Columbus with a little bit of everything in tow — was a common enough sight at the time. The well-maintained motive power includes three, four-axle locomotives. The lead unit is [...] Read More...
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Columbus considers quiet zones medians to help with train noise
COLUMBUS, Neb. - For many residents of Columbus, the frequent train activity has become a significant disruption, causing excessive whistle blowing and traffic lines. In response, the city is exploring the idea of quiet zones, aiming to alleviate these disturbances while maintaining the efficiency of rail transport. The proposed plan...