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Under the guidelines of Nebraska DHHS and the Governor, in-person public meetings have been suspended for the time being. You'll find all project information, documents, and presentations below, as well as the option to submit project comments to the NDOT team. 

About the Project

Identified as US-81 and US-34 Highway Study, the study corridor is approximately 7.25 miles in length along US‑81 starting just south of Interstate 80 (I-80) at mile marker (MM) 57.75 (CR-9/50^th Street) and extending north through the north junction of US-81 and US Highway 34 (US-34) at MM 64.00. This is a planning study; preliminary engineering and construction phasing would be determined in later phases of the project delivery process.

The purpose of the study is to evaluate potential improvements that would preserve the transportation asset, improve the reliability of the transportation system, and perpetuate the mobility of the traveling public. The study is needed to reduce congestion, improve safety, and improve efficiency of through traffic and truck traffic.

The intent of the study is to better define transportation concerns through the US-81 and US-34 corridor and to evaluate different types of potential improvements. The study would include the evaluation of interchange and intersection alternatives, as well as evaluating access restrictions. Other reasonable alternatives that become evident during the study would be considered as well. The analysis would consider at a minimum the operation, safety, and cost effectiveness of each alternative.

Project Documents

• GIS Web Map - Browse the map to see the corridor features, such as the study area, specific intersections included in the study, and existing conditions present in the area.
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Project
• Meeting presentation slides (no audio)

Project Information

• Speed Study Summary
• 2020 and 2040 Average Daily Traffic Volumes
• 2020 Peak Hour Traffic Volumes and Operations
• 2040 Peak Hour Traffic Volumes and Operations
• Intersection Crash Analysis Summary
• Segment Crash Analysis Summary

Additional Resources

Alternative Interchanges:

• FHWA DDI Info Guide
• FHWA DDI Brochure

Alternative Intersections:

• Roundabouts and how they work
• NDOT RCUT Info Guide
• FHWA RCUT Brochure
• FHWA MUT Info Guide
• FHWA MUT Brochure

View the Narrated Meeting Presentation