We finally have traffic moving in and out of Fremont again! Please drive safely, be patient and remember to buckle up! Check for the most up to date information.
#NebraskaFlood2019
#NebraskaStrong
Tonight marks the third night some of our crews have been working to keep the roads clear. They spent last weekend doing the same. These people continue to work because your safe travel is our business. Please give them space and be patient.
#NEroads
We understand as the waters recede that everyone is anxious to get back to normal. NDOT has been working across the state, around the clock since flooding began. Tonight you can see them still at work, clearing debris from highways around Fremont.
#Flood2019
#NebraskaStrong
It's been a long few days for those traveling & our crews out on the road. Give the crews a big shout out for working to get everyone moving safely again. Also a big shout out to
@NEStatePatrol
& our towing partners for helping clear the road.
We are excited to announce another resource to view road conditions during winter weather events. Meet: Plow Tracker! Plow Tracker shows where NDOT snow plows are actively working, and travelers can get a view of the roadway by clicking on each plow. Go to
NDOT has been hard at work reopening roadways! We had over 1500 miles of highways closed at the height of the flood. Today, we have less than 500 miles closed! As you can see, some of the remaining closures may be long term. Check for updated information.
UPDATE: Omaha area commuters-NDOT crews have been hard at work & we are excited to announce US-34/75 between
@plattsmouth
&
@CityofBellevue
is OPEN! Getting this key segment open to traffic helps restore mobility in SE Nebraska. Help us spread the word before the morning commute!
Due to blizzard warnings, highway and Interstate 80 closures are likely.
Much of Nebraska's roads will have snow, ice & high winds - all leading to unsafe winter driving conditions. Travelers are strongly encouraged to check before departing.
UPDATE: Highway 275 has been REOPENED by Beemer after NDOT personnel worked late to patch a partial collapse on a bridge. The road is open and safe for travel. One more opening to celebrate!
#thankaroadcrew
#NebraksaFlood2019
#NebraskaStrong
Great news!! West Dodge Road (L-28B) at 228th Street west of the Elkhorn River will reopen late this afternoon! We partnered with Hawkins Construction to expedite reconstruction and open the roadway three weeks ahead of schedule. More info:
STAY OFF THE ROADS. Driving conditions are worse than they look. High winds are blowing snow back onto plowed roads. Stranded vehicles also pose additional risks & challenges to keeping the roads cleared and driving conditions safe.
If ystranded, call *55 and stay in your vehicle
Retweet to show your appreciation for those keeping us safe - snow plow drivers,
@NEStatePatrol
, our operations crew, and everyone else putting in time and effort to keep our roads safe!
#ThankYou
!
A huge THANK YOU to all the plow drivers across the state for their hard work and long hours keeping us safe.
This photo is a view from yesterday morning near Hyannis.
I-80 is OPEN border to border!!
However, winter driving conditions still exist including icy spots, slush & wet pavement.
Please drive safe, slow down and buckle up!
#neroads
Earlier today, NDOT headed across the border to help out WyDot as they worked to clear the drifts left behind the historic storm. Our teammates have been working round the clock since Saturday, but when called, geared up and headed out. When snow rolls in, we roll out!
#NeRoads
Retweet to show your appreciation for those keeping us safe - snow plow drivers,
@NEStatePatrol
, our operations crew, and everyone else who put in time and effort to keep our roads safe!
#ThankYou
!
TRAVEL NOT RECOMMENDED
Due to ongoing heavy snow accumulation and high winds, driving conditions are rapidly deteriorating across the state, especially in central and north central Nebraska. Travelers are strongly encouraged to check before traveling.
UPDATE: Highway 36 into Fremont has one lane of traffic open! Traffic will navigate with the direction of a pilot car. Be patient while navigating this highway! Please allow residents and necessary personnel the space to travel without unnecessary traffic.
#NebraskaFlood2019
Please be advised, if your destination is Wyoming, we do not have an estimated time of opening for I-80 beyond the I-76 junction. Please find a place to stay tonight east of Big Springs as it is reaching capacity for those staging for when the roadway opens. I-80 to I-76 is OPEN.
Good Morning Nebraska! Today, we celebrate the full opening of the Hwy 12 Bridge in Niobrara that was washed away in the 2019 flood. Join us for the celebration live on Facebook at 9:30 a.m. as we celebrate this momentous occasion!
A little more than one week ago, Nebraska was encountering a historic flood that has impacted much of the State. At the height, over 1900 miles were closed. Today, less than 300 miles of roadway remains closed. Just this afternoon, Highway 32 west of West Point was reopened!
With a little inspiration from our Scottish friends across the pond, we couldn't help but come up with a few of our own names for our snowfighters.
If you could name an NDOT plow, what would you call it?
🚨 Traffic/Weather Alert🚨
I-80 is now CLOSED at Kearney. Roads will become impassible with heavy snow as it moves through the state. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary!
Current road conditions ➡️
Flooding is expected to continue as water continues to move downstream. Roads and bridges are under inspection where water has begun recede. NDOT is working to provide detours for closures. Check for closure updates and established detours.
#Flood19
Black Ice Alert
Be advised - the ice is worse than it looks. Turn off cruise control, slow down and leave space between vehicles. Check for driving conditions, closures, and detours.
A huge thank you to our snowplow drivers, operations crews, and
@NEStatePatrol
for going above and beyond in keeping the roadways safe after the recent snowfall!
Expect to see an influx of motorcyclists on the road over the next week as they travel to
#Sturgis
! Share the road with motorcycles, and always look twice before turning or switching lanes.
#MotorcycleSafety
#FridaySafetyMessage
We are still getting reports of people driving around barricades. DO NOT drive around barricades for your own safety. The road is closed for a reason, whether it's water over the road or a damaged roadway. Don't let a moment of impatience destroy your vehicle or cause injury!
We continue to get reports of people slowing down for photos or arriving to watch the flood. Let us and all first responders do our jobs. Stay away please. Don’t endanger yourself for photos.
ATTENTION DRIVERS!
If you are driving on
#Interstate80
and you cross the
#PlatteRiver
, DO NOT slow down to look at the flood water!
Unexpected slow downs cause confusion & accidents!
Please don’t make more work for Fire/Rescue/Police!
Please ReTweet!
@NEStatePatrol
⚠️ Traffic Alert⚠️ This wind is kicking up dust storms creating visibility issues. Blown over vehicles & crashes are in multiple locations. Wind speeds have been measured above 70 mph! Please, do not travel. Check for the latest!
#NeRoads
🚨 MASS BLINKER FLUID SHORTAGE🚨
Stock up now to keep those turn signals flowing! Help each other out by sharing where there's still some left in the comments!
⚠️ TRAVEL ALERT⚠️ A storm is coming! Snowfall amounts are expected to be significant with high winds. Travel throughout the state will be impacted. Time to change your travel plans! Rest areas may not be available overnight or tomorrow. Please plan overnight stops accordingly!
Thank you, NDOT Snow Fighters! Your efforts to keep our roads safe during the Christmas weekend are truly commendable. And a big thank-you to our first responders - thank you for your unwavering dedication to all travelers in their moments of need. 🚑 🚒
A huge THANK YOU to the NDOT staff & crews that have worked tirelessly to reinstate connectivity since the
#NebraskaFlooding
in March. Thousands of miles of state highways were significantly impacted by the flooding... See for yourself:
This morning, many roads in Nebraska are closed either by snow or by flooding. We can’t say this enough, if you are in an affected area, please don’t travel unless absolutely necessary! Check for closures.
#NEroads
#TurnAroundDontDrown
If you're out on the roads at all, please allow plenty of room for our crews to do their jobs. Their goal is to create safe driving conditions for you, so show them respect!
⛔ CLOSURE UPDATE ⛔
All roadways from Nebraska into Colorado are CLOSED.
There is no available truck parking WEST of Grand Island. If your destination is west, please delay your travel plans now. Closures remain at North Platte for westbound I-80 and Hwy 30.
#NeRoads
Flooding has damaged many roads & bridges. If you see water across the road, even if there is not a barricade, do NOT drive through it. There may not be a road/bridge there anymore. These waters are strong enough to carry semis off the road.
#NEroads
📷 by
@tomc1015
Any question about how strong the winds were last night? 🥶🌨 Big shout out to all our first responders & the
@NebraskaDOT
maintenance & operations team for their efforts to
#GetNebraskaMovingAgain
I-80 is open w/other HWY openings expected to follow
#neroads
I-80 eastbound and Hwy 30 eastbound are now open at Ogallala. All westbound routes remain closed at this time due to large drifts. Winter driving conditions remain -- slow down and turn off cruise control.
LB 1009 takes effect today. Drivers will start seeing speed limit changes on state highways (55/60 up to 65) and expressways (65 up to 70) today. Posted speed limits remain the legal traveling speed!
We understand the vital nature of the interstate system. We've been working with our trucking partners & rest area contractors to ensure rest area facilities will be open to all who need them. Starting TODAY, all rest area facilities will be open 24/7.
Our plows are out to clear the way. Please give them the room they need to do their job and get home to their families tonight. Remember, through this storm, travel is NOT advised.
#neroads
#respecttheplow
⚠️ Traffic Alert! ⚠️ Heavy rains resulted in significant damage on N-1 just east of Murray. Viaduct is intact. Road is closed to all traffic. Contractors are all already on site for repairs. Detour routes are N-66 & US-34. Check for latest.
🛑 With this storm’s high winds and blowing snow, drifts can quickly reform across roadways across the state, even if plows have been through an area. Rethink if travel is absolutely necessary — numerous counts of stranded motorists. Stay safe by staying put, if at all possible.
Severe weather can make great photos, but dangerous travel. If traveling this afternoon or this evening, check the weather forecast. If you come across a tornado, pull over and find shelter, if there is no shelter, go to a ditch or low laying area. Never try to out run a tornado!
🚨 Closure Alert🚨
(1/2) High winds, low visibility and poor travel conditions will close I-80 tonight. Adjust travel plans and find a safe place to stay.
Reminder:
Closed: I-80 west from Kearney to North Platte
Closed: I-80 east from Wyoming State Line to Lexington
UPDATE: Highway 77/275 is open both directions north out of Fremont to Scribner. Please follow for the most up to date information. Please do not travel to the affected areas once roads open unless you are part of the recovery efforts.
#Flood2019
I-80 is now fully open both EB and WB. Hwy 30 remains closed. Check for the latest on openings. Use caution + patience as you get back on the roads - winter driving conditions still remain, so take it slow, turn off cruise control and watch out for plows.
Please don’t travel this evening. I-80 will be closed between Gretna and Grand Island. Conditions continue to deteriorate and visibility remains extremely poor. As night falls, please let our crews and first responders do our jobs.
#Neroads
It's officially open! We were joined by
@GovRicketts
and others to celebrate the grand opening of Highway 281's temporary bridge over the Niobrara River. The bridge will cut the detour from over an hour to less than five minutes.
#WeAreNDOT
#NebraskaStrong
Emergency crews are hard at work, trying to ensure the safety of all Nebraskans. Don't make more work for them. Please, for your safety & theirs, do NOT drive around barricades & do NOT drive through water over the road.
#TurnAroundDontDrown
In every storm, we get reports of equipment, State Patrol cars, and first responders being hit by motorists. Please let our crews, law enforcement, first responders and towing services do our jobs. Please stay home during this cleanup effort. Your safe travel is our business!
I-80 and Hwy 30 closed from the Wyoming state line to Lexington, Neb. Snow and high winds continue to make travel impossible. I-80, Highway 30 and all connecting ancillary roads do not have safe driving conditions.
Check for most current info.
I-80 and Hwy 30 closed from the Wyoming state line to Lexington, Neb. Snow and high winds continue to make travel impossible. I-80, Highway 30 and all connecting ancillary roads do not have safe driving conditions.
Check for most current info.
It's an exciting day in Nebraska! The last closure resulting from the March 2019 flooding is now OPEN! Thank you to NDOT employees, our partners, & the affected communities for your work & patience!
More details:
#NebraskaStrong
🚫 Travel Not Advised 🚫
I-80 is currently closed both directions between Grand Island and Lexington. Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout the evening across the state.
Road Conditions➡️
@nebraska511
, ,
Night has fallen and winds continue to blow. Here is a view from inside one of our trucks out working during the evening to clear the roadways. Our people stay out late into the night to make your travel safer. Make good choices before you venture out!
#knowbeforeyougo
#511
I-80 is OPEN! Our plows are out and working to clear the roadway and will continue to do so even after the storm has passed. Your safe travel is our business!
🛑 Closure Alert 🛑
I-80 closed from Big Springs to North Platte both eastbound and westbound due to visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Check for info on closures and conditions.
TRAVELER ALERT: I-80 westbound is CLOSED at Kearney. We anticipate this closure to be lengthy. Please consider alternate routes if your destination is west of Nebraska. Check for the latest on closures.
#NeRoads
If you plan on traveling anywhere in Nebraska, please remember that is your best resource for current road conditions & closures. We've heard from several people that some websites like Google Maps have contradicting information.
#NEroads
When you are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, including tow trucks, safely vacate the lane closest to the vehicle and
#SlowDown
- not only is it the right thing to do but it keeps everyone safe.
The Hwy 12 bridge over the Niobrara River is open! One of NE’s most complex emergency flood recovery projects has been completed ahead of schedule! The 24 ft wide temp single lane bridge will be managed using a temp signal allowing 1 direction of traffic to cross at a time.
⚠️ Closure Update ⚠️
I-80 eastbound from North Platte to Grand Island is closed. Highway 30 is still impassable.
Driving conditions, closures and more ➡️
Great News! I-80 eastbound from Wyoming is open! Westbound I-80 will open an hour after. I-76 is also open! Please be patient, follow the rules of the road and be safe on your travels. Continue to use for road conditions.
#NEroads
#buckleup
Today, we will celebrate the opening of the permanent bridge on Highway 281 over the Niobrara River south of Spencer. This opening completes all major flood repairs to the State Highway System!
Join us for the celebration live on Facebook at 1:00PM!
When Snow Rolls In, We Roll Out. Nebraska's Snow Fighters are here to clear the way. Give them space to do their jobs - your safe travel is our business!
#NeRoads
Our crews are out in force across the state! If you come across a plow, give them space to do their job.
#RespectThePlow
Your safe travel is our business.
Notice for Columbus Area: Highway 81 south remains open for traffic EXCEPT for heavy trucks and semis. We are in the process of working toward opening Highway 81 to all traffic, but we don't an estimated date yet. Please be patient while we continue inspection and repair work.
I-80 is closed or has lane restrictions in multiple locations as a result of crashes. With
@NEStatePatrol
, we have been stressing no travel. Wind will continue to blow and will continue to move snow across open stretches of roads. If you can, please find a place to stay tonight.
⚠️Travel Alert⚠️
A major storm is expected to impact travelers in Nebraska Monday into Tuesday. Conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout Monday, with significant impact to evening commutes.
Stay up to date on road conditions by checking !
I-80 is OPEN! Please be cautious while traveling as slick spots will remain. Give our plows room to do their job so we can all go home to our families. Much of the rest of the state still has snow covered roads so check for updates.
#NEroads
⛔️Traffic/Weather Alert⛔️
I-80 & hwy 30 are closed from Colo & Wyo state line to Grand Island. Do not drive around barricades or road blocks
NDOT crews are clearing roads, for non-emergencies, call
@NEStatePatrol
*55 for assistance
Road Conditions ➡️
It's been a long 4 days for NDOT &
@NEStatePatrol
as they have worked a historic storm, including helping out WyDot to clear the roads. Across the State, NDOT teammates worked flooding, snow, & traffic control for closures. Your safe travel is our business!
Snowfall totals in Wyoming are staggering. Our friends at
@WYDOT_I80
are hard at work, but they have a Herculean task. Closures are predicted to remain lengthy in Nebraska & will continue to move eastward. Please consider alternate routes if your destination is west of Nebraska.
⚠️Travel/Weather Alert⚠️
Prepare to adjust travel plans as winter weather will effect nearly the entire state tonight & tomorrow.
Snow & ice are possible this evening in the western part of the state & will move eastward overnight & tomorrow.
🖥️📱➡️
Plows remain out, even with blizzard conditions creating whiteout situations across eastern Nebraska. Your safe travel is our business! Please do not travel until this storm passes and preliminary clean-up occurs. We will open roads as soon as it is safe to do so!
#NEroads
This morning, we unveiled four billboards that are up across the state celebrating our snowfighters and reminding travelers to
#RespectThePlow
! We are proud of the work they do to keep Nebraska roads safe!
⚠️Traffic Alert⚠️
I-80 WESTBOUND is CLOSED at Big Springs. Visibility has been reduced to a few feet in the western portion of Nebraska.
This storm appears fast moving so stay put until it clears!
Check for the latest!
⚠️Travel Update⚠️
I-80 eastbound and westbound is now open across the state! Snow-packed and icy road conditions are possible, please drive with extreme caution.
Check for the latest road conditions
Please give our plows the room they need to do their job. Never pass on the right, pass slowly if you must! Your safe travel is our business!
#NEroads
#buckleup
With the threat of severe weather this evening, please remember that overpasses do NOT make safe shelters from hail and tornadoes. Pay attention to watches & warnings in your area & stay indoors if there's severe weather in your area.
#NEwx