OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Construction on Interstate 80 (I-80) is already causing bottlenecks and stress for drivers. Starting tonight, “the 72nd Street entrance ramp and loop to eastbound I-80 and the 60th Street off ramp to eastbound I-80 will be closed from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. for approximately one week.”
People driving in the area are asked to drive cautiously, buckle up and put phones down.
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An update on the project was posted to Twitter today:
The first major concrete pour for the CONNECTSarpy program was completed on Friday! Check out the northbound lanes near 180th & Giles⬇️⬇️@SarpyCountyGov @HawkinsCCOmaha pic.twitter.com/dvzQthiOrf
— CONNECTSarpy (@ConnectSarpy) August 2, 2021
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