Nebraska Highways Get Facelift: Four Lanes from Norfolk to Wisner Approved
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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The Nebraska Department of Transportation is ready to upgrade the highway between Norfolk and Wisner from two lanes to a faster, safer four-lane expressway. This big project got all the green lights and permits it needs to start soon, improving travel for drivers in Stanton and Cuming Counties. Expect smoother rides and better connections without major delays or extra costs announced yet.
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US‑275 Upgraded to Four‑Lane Expressway
Federal agencies have granted final licenses, permits, and approvals (including an NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact) for the Norfolk–Wisner Project in Stanton County and Cuming County, Nebraska. The project will expand the existing two‑lane US‑275 to a four‑lane expressway from about 0.30 miles east of the US‑275/N‑57 intersection near mile marker 86 east and south to 17th Street in Wisner near mile marker 102, where it ties into the existing four‑lane roadway.
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