Construction to begin on I-80 in Kimball Co.

According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, work is scheduled to begin on Interstate 80 in Kimball County on Sept. 18, weather permitting.

In a news release sent by the department, construction will occur from reference post (mile marker) 8.51 to reference post (mile marker) 10.51.

Paul Reed Construction, of Gering, is the primary contractor for the $700,000 project, which, according to the news release will include a concrete crossover in the median.

The project is expected to be completed in November and motorists are asked to drive cautiously through this, and all, construction...