Nebraska Department of Transportation announces new construction projects

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, new traffic patterns are set to take place as early as Thursday.

Lane Closure on Highway 2 for Lincoln South Beltway

Beginning Thursday, November 18th, the westbound lane of Highway 2 will be closed from 134th Street to Yankee Hill Road, with local traffic maintained.  Traffic will be detoured using 148th Street, Highway 34, and 84th Street.  Construction is planned to take place, weather permitting, all work is planned to be complete in one day.

Railroad Crossing Project on US-6, East of Palisade

Railroad crossing repair work will begin on November 29th, on US-6.  A detour will use N-25A and N-25.  Work is anticipated to take 5 days, weather permitting.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in work zones, buckle up, and put phones down.