REPUBLICAN CITY,
Neb. — The U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District Harlan County Dam Project Office is alerting
the public to intermittent temporary road closures on the bridge over the
Harlan County Dam from May 15, 2016 to Sept. 15, 2016.
The closures are a
result of the continuing work to rehabilitate the tainter gates on the Harlan
County Dam.
A temporary bridge
closure can occur at any time between these dates, except for weekends or
federal holidays. At least one lane will be open at all times during weekends or
federal holidays. Otherwise, the closure could shut down both lanes across
Harlan County Dam from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. At least one lane will be open from 6
p.m. to 6 a.m.
Signed detour
routes will be provided during full closures.
Timed traffic
signals are installed on both ends of the spillway bridge during one-lane
closures.
Lane restrictions
are limited to vehicles less than 8 feet 6 inches.
Information about
construction activities is available at www.nwk.usace.army.mil/locations/districtlakes/HarlanCountyLake
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