Nebraska Upgrades US-81 to Four Lanes: Yawn, More Roads
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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Summary
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is upgrading US-81 from a two-lane road to a bigger, faster four-lane expressway between York and north of N-64. This means smoother, safer travel for folks in York, Polk, and Butler counties. The project has all the green lights and is ready to roll, promising better roads without big delays or extra costs.
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US-81 York–Columbus Project Approved
FHWA has issued final licenses, permits, and approvals for the US‑81 York–Columbus project in York, Polk, and Butler counties, Nebraska. The project will expand the existing two‑lane highway to a four‑lane expressway (dropping to three lanes in urban areas) from the US‑34/US‑81 intersection at the York bypass north to just north of the N‑64/US‑81 intersection, and the FHWA issued a NEPA Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Selected Alternative.
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