NDOT begins emergency road and bridge repair work in northeast Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has begun repairs on flood-damaged roads and bridges in northeast Nebraska. 

The projects include: 

A section of Highway 12 between Standing Bear Bridge and the Santee Spur. 

A bridge on Highway 14 south of Niobrara, which will ensure a reliable route into the town. 

A section of Highway 81 north of Norfolk and near Platte Center. 

A section of Highway 81 and Highway 30 south of Columbus. 

***Note: Highway 81 remains open but CLOSED to heavy truck and semi traffic south of Columbus while evaluation and repairs take place. 

Heavy truck and semi-truck traffic are advised to only take marked detours and avoid county roads in these areas.  Many of the county roads are unable to support semi-truck traffic. 

NDOT will continue to provide detours for each bridge that has been washed out or requires repair through 511.nebraska.gov.