Work to Resume on I-80 in Nebraska with Lane Closures and 12-Foot Restriction

Project aims to preserve transportation asset and improve mobility for travelers

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:24pm

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A highly stylized, geometric illustration depicting the sweeping curves and towering scale of an interstate highway, rendered in a bold, Art Deco-inspired visual style with smooth gradients of deep blues and greys.A major interstate highway project in Nebraska aims to preserve critical transportation infrastructure and ensure reliable mobility for travelers.North Platte Today

Weather permitting, work will resume on April 7 on Interstate 80 between reference post 176.90 and 185.74 in Nebraska, according to the state's Department of Transportation. The project, led by contractor Western Engineering Company Inc., will include asphalt resurfacing and is expected to be completed by June 2026. Traffic will be maintained with temporary lane closures, and a 12-foot width restriction will be in effect for the duration.

Why it matters

This project is part of the Nebraska Department of Transportation's ongoing efforts to preserve the state's transportation infrastructure and ensure reliable mobility for travelers on I-80, a major interstate highway that connects the Midwest to the West Coast.

The details

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has contracted Western Engineering Company Inc., based in Harlan, Iowa, to carry out the asphalt resurfacing work on the 8.84-mile stretch of I-80. During construction, traffic will be maintained through temporary lane closures, and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place to accommodate the work.

  • Work will resume on April 7, 2026, weather permitting.
  • The project is expected to be completed by June 2026.

The players

Nebraska Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Nebraska's transportation infrastructure, including Interstate 80.

Western Engineering Company Inc.

The Iowa-based contractor hired by the Nebraska Department of Transportation to carry out the asphalt resurfacing work on I-80.

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What’s next

Motorists are advised to drive cautiously in and near the work zone, buckle up, and put down their phones to ensure safety during the construction period.

The takeaway

This project is part of the Nebraska Department of Transportation's ongoing efforts to preserve the state's critical transportation infrastructure and maintain reliable mobility for travelers on I-80, a major interstate highway that connects the Midwest to the West Coast.