Nebraska's N-14 Gets Viaduct Over Tracks: Bridge to Nowhere?
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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Summary
The Nebraska Department of Transportation got the green light to build a new stretch of highway N-14 in Central City, including a cool 580-foot viaduct over the railroad. This means two old railroad crossings will close, making travel safer and smoother. The project is set and ready to roll, with all permits and approvals locked in place.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New N-14 Alignment and 580‑ft Viaduct
Federal agencies have approved construction of a new portion of highway N-14 in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. The project builds a new alignment from US‑30 (between 14th and 13th Avenue) north over the Union Pacific Railroad and back to existing N‑14 at 10th Street, including a 580‑foot‑long viaduct over the railroad.
Closure of Two At‑Grade Railroad Crossings
The approved project will close two existing at‑grade Union Pacific Railroad crossings at N‑14/17th Avenue and at 13th Street in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska. Those two crossings will be removed as part of the N‑14 realignment and viaduct construction.
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