Kearney
- East Bypass
Project
#: STPD-IM-STPN-TMT-10-2-(114)
Control #: 42103A
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Project Contacts:
Syed Ataullah, NDOR Design Consultant Coordinator, 402.479.4777
Karl Fredrickson, Kirkham Michael Consultant, 402.477.4240
Segments updated Oct 2008 - Info updated Sept 2008 Brochure from 9-2008 Meeting - Showing Aerial of Entire Project Aerials of Proposed Construction by Segment (PDF-large files) Segment 1 - I-80 Interchange to North of 11th Street |
Proposed Construction: Construction of the proposed Kearney East Bypass will include a new interchange on I-80, new viaduct over the UPRR and US-30, and a 4-lane roadway from I-80 interchange to the intersection of N-10/N-40. It is proposed to pave 4-lanes from I-80 to 56th Street, and 2-lanes from 56th Street to the N-10/N-40 intersection. The design includes two roundabout intersections on 39th Street and one at N-10/N-40. The completed bypass would be added to the Nebraska highway system and would be named Nebraska Highway 10. Portions of Highways 10 & 44 will be relinquished to the City of Kearney and Buffalo County.
Lighting/Signals/Signing: Portions of the project will have roadway lighting, and signals will be installed at some intersections when warranted. Protected left-turn bays will be constructed at intersections with public roads.
Related Studies: An Interchange Justification Report was completed in October 2000. A draft Environmental Assessment has been completed and approved by the Federal Highway Administration June 6, 2007.
Right of Way: Approximately 220 acres of additional ROW will be needed for this project. Three homes will be acquired, and relocation assistance will be available through the normal right-of-way process.
Traffic: Future estimates for the average daily traffic volume in the year 2030 on the bypass vary from 15,680 at I-80 to 12,100 north of Highway 30.
Phasing: Minor phasing of traffic will occur during construction of the I-80 overpass, the US-30 overpass, and the connection to the N-10/N-40 junction on the north side of Kearney.
Schedule: Final design plans and right of way plans will be developed after the design public hearing. Once final plans are complete and property has been acquired construction may begin.
Construction is anticipated to occur in FY 2010, and may take 5 to 6 years to complete, depending upon availability of funds.
Cost: Approximately $47 million (2008 dollars).