March 22, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation is currently working to start repairs to the flood damaged roadway and bridges on Highway N-15 south of Schuyler. M.E Collins Contracting, of Wahoo, Nebraska, has been awarded a contract to start immediate repairs to the section of N-15 between the Linwood Spur and Schuyler damaged by the recent flooding of the Platte River.
The repair work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 25, 2019, however, no estimate can be given at this time as to how long the construction will take to complete.
The roadway will remain closed and traffic will be detoured as the condition of other highways and bridges allow.
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 either been washed out or requires repair through 511.nebraska.gov.
Plan your travel by checking 511 prior to leaving for your destination. 511 provides the most up to date travel conditions available through 511, Nebraska’s Advanced Traveler Information System. The system is available at all times via phone by, online at www.511.nebraska.gov, Nebraska 511’s smartphone app or by dialing 511.
Motorists are reminded to make sure everyone in their vehicle wears a seat belt and children are in a car safety seat.
