A 9.41-mile stretch of Highway 35 will get some long-overdue attention about a year from now.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced last week that a stretch of Highway 35 from west of Hubbard to the intersection with U.S. Highways 75 and 77 will begin sometime in the fall of 2025, with an expected completion sometime in the fall of 2026.
Improvements on the project will include resurfacing the roadway with asphalt, shoulder work, bridge repairs and removing and replacing guardrail. Also included will be an update of the intersection with Nebraska Highway 110, which connects Highway 35 and Highway 20.
Improvements include replacing and improving the through lane and left-turn lane, removing the existing westbound right-turn lane and replacing it with an updated with an updated offset right-turn lane. G Avenue would be realigned to match N-110.
Acquisition of additional property rights, which could include new right-of-way, control of access temporary easements, and/or permanent easements will be required for the project.
Owners of property along the project will be contacted by an NDOR representative once the design footprint has been established. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained during construction, with some limitations due to phasing requirements.
According to the project information, no wetland or other water resource impacts are anticipated. Historic and community markers, including the George Leamer Farm, the Hefferman/Walnut Street Park, Hubbard Ball Diamond and the Danish Alps State Recreation are not expected to see any impact.
Construction will take place under traffic with lane closures controlled by appropriate traffic control devices and practices. A detour utilizing G Avenue, 200th Street and F Avenue will be in place when G Avenue is closed at the intersection of 35 and 110.
Anyone with questions about the project can contact Sierra Luhn, Public Involvement Specialist, at the NDOT office at (402) 479-3103 or e-mail sierra.luhn@nebraska.gov.
