Work to begin on N-92/US-26 west of Bridgeport

Weather permitting, construction is scheduled to begin the week of April 8 on Highway N-92/US-26 between Bayard and Bridgeport, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR).

Werner Construction, Inc. of Hastings, Nebraska, has the $3.7 million contract for the 12.1 mile project. Work will include milling, asphalt concrete overlay and rumble strips.

Traffic will be maintained during construction with the use of lane closures and a reduced speed limit. Work is anticipated to be completed this summer.

The NDOR project manager for this project is Russ Frickey of Bridgeport. Motorists are u...