NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Highway construction projects are set to begin June 8 in western Nebraska, including the next phase of the Heartland Expressway near Scottsbluff and Gering and road improvements in and west of Chadron.

May 26, 2026Updated: May 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Regional

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Kimball Library Anti-social Book club receives positive feedback

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Big Boy departs Sidney as rail fans chase historic journey east

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Morrill County deputies seize fentanyl pills, meth during traffic stop

State

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

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