17J Road Work Scheduled to Begin March 23

GERING — Weather permitting, work will begin March 22 on L-17J, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Paulsen, Inc., of Cozad, Neb., has the $12,700,000 contract. Work includes grading with soil stabilization, pavement replacement, median surfacing, new storm drains, bridge decking, guardrails, electric work, pavement markings and signs, and earth shouldering with seeding. Work will take place from L-17J/Old Post Road junction onto US-30 west and east to US-385.

Traffic will be maintained with lane closures, flaggers, and reduced speed restrictions. Anticipated completio...