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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The four-lane section of I-80 between Lincoln and Seward is to be upgraded to a six-lane
Interstate in the future. NDOR 2000 Needs Assessment states that I-80 will upgraded in the next
20 years before 2020.
Seward to Grand Island
The primary highways in the corridor between Seward and Grand Island are US-34 and I-80.
US-34 is a two-lane highway in the corridor; I-80 is a four-lane Interstate facility between
Seward and Grand Island.
The two-lane section of US-34 was operating between a LOS B and LOS A, and the four-lane
section of I-80 was operating at a LOS B in the year 2000. An average LOS B was calculated for
all the roadway sections between Seward and Grand Island as shown in the table above.
The four-lane section of I-80 between Seward and Grand Island is to be upgraded to a six-lane
Interstate in the future. NDOR 2000 Needs Assessment states that I-80 will upgraded in the next
20 years before 2020.
Grand Island to Kearney
The primary highways in the corridor between Grand Island and Kearney are US-34 and I-80.
US-34 is a two-lane highway in the corridor; I-80 is a four-lane Interstate facility between Grand
Island and Kearney.
The two-lane section of US-34 is operating at LOS B, and the four-lane section of I-80 is
operating at a LOS B in the year 2000. An average LOS B was calculated for all the roadway
sections between Grand Island and Kearney as shown in the table above.
None of the facilities between Grand Island and Kearney are to have capacity upgrades based on
NDOR planning documents.
Corridor 2: Omaha-Fremont-Columbus-Norfolk
Fremont Norfolk
Omaha
C
Winslow A B
Omaha to Fremont
The primary highway in the corridor between Omaha and Fremont is US-275. In 2000, US-275
was primarily a two-lane highway between Omaha and Fremont in the rural area. The two-lane
section between Omaha and Fremont was operating at a LOS C in 2000. Later in 2002, the
highway was opened as a four-lane expressway between N-64 (West Maple Road) to N-36. L-
28B and US-6 would provide the link to Downtown Omaha for a new bus service.
Currently West Dodge Road (US-6, L-28B) from 168th Street to Skyline Drive is being
upgraded to a 4-lane expressway. In the 2004 to 2009 time frame West Dodge Road (L-28B)
from Skyline Drive to US-275 will be upgraded to a four-lane expressway, and US-275 from
West Dodge Road (L-28B) to West Maple Road (N-64) will be upgraded to a four-lane
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