April 8, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin April 16 on US-77, from reference
post 70+80 to 73+05, and on L-55X, from reference post 2+00 to 2+67, according to the Nebraska
Department of Transportation
Mortenson of Minneapolis, Minn. is the prime contractor on this project. Work will include the installation
of temporary span signals in addition to installation of mast arms for new permanent traffic lighting.
Traffic will be maintained with temporary lane closures leading into a full closure of US-77 from reference
post 70+95 to 73+05. A detour for US-77 will be in place from 10:00 p.m., April 16, until the anticipated
completion time of 2:00 a.m. on April 17. Traffic will be detoured to Arbor Road, N 70th Street, and
Waverly Road. See attached detour map.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.
