Work Will Begin on US-30, West of Grand Island

April 8, 2024 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin April 15 on US-30, west of Grand Island, from mile marker 308.84 to mile marker 312.55, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Werner Construction of Hastings is the contractor for this project. US-30 will be realigned. A new 4-lane divided urban highway section will be constructed with 10” doweled concrete pavement placed on stabilized subgrade. Monitor Road east and west of the Husker Hwy intersection will be realigned, and 1” gravel surface course will be placed. North Road from Stauss to Reuting will be realigned and constructed with 8” doweled concrete pavement. Engelman Road, Stolley Park Road and Husker Hwy intersections with the new US-30 alignment will be reconstructed with 8” doweled concrete pavement. Additional work will include culverts, storm sewer, lighting, MSE wall, erosion control and seeding.

Traffic will be maintained on US-30 with temporary traffic controls and signs. Anticipated completion is June of 2026.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.