Current traffic on US Route 26 in Nebraska — accidents, roadworks and closures in real time.
Between MM 58 and Road 103 (near Bridgeport). Look out for construction work. A lane is closed intermittently. Look out for flaggers. Portable traffic signals in use. Width limit 12'0" . Until December 31, 2026 at about 5:00PM MDT. Comment: The new construction work will include concrete work throughout town, including mainline concrete pavement repairs, installation of ADA-compliant ramps, and curb and sidewalk upgrades. Traffic will be maintained with channelizing traffic control devices and Automated Flagger Assistance Flagger Devices (AFADs) as needed. Additional improvements planned for later this summer include adding a pedestrian crosswalk equipped with flashing beacons to enhance safety and relocating fire hydrants. Existing roadway milling and asphalt overlay are scheduled when the concrete work is complete. The construction on the river bridge will continue while the in-town work commences. When the work on the river bridge is done, the temporary traffic signals will be moved to the junction to allow for work on the UPRR bridge. Anticipated completion is December 2026. More Info: Hwy 385-26-88 Press Release.png
Between Main Street (near Minatare) and US-26 to US-385 Link (3 miles west of the Bayard area). Look out for construction work. A lane is closed intermittently. Width limit 12'0" . Comment: The work on this project is the next phase of the 4-lane Heartland Expressway. Work includes grading, concrete pavement, culverts, bridge construction, lighting, guardrail and seeding. More Info: 20260526-D5-51521A.pdf
Between Home Street (near Lewellen) and Road West North North (10 miles east of the Lewellen area). Look out for construction work. The roadway is reduced to one lane. Until October 26, 2026 at about 6:00PM MDT. Comment: milling/overlay, new & existing curb & flume, guardrail work, culvert work, ITS installation, & deck repairs to existing bridge structures.
Between County Road 13 and 22nd Avenue (near Mitchell). Look out for construction work. A lane is closed intermittently. The roadway is reduced to one lane. Width limit 12'0" . Comment: Work includes concrete pavement repair, milling and resurfacing the concrete pavement, culvert work, and guardrail replacement More Info: Screenshot 2026-04-03 100534.jpg
Between 4th Street and US 385 (near Bridgeport). Bridge construction work is in progress. The roadway is reduced to one lane. Portable traffic signals in use. Width limit 12'0" . Speed limit 35 mph . Comment: Work includes bridge repairs, addition of a pedestrian crosswalk equipped with flashing beacons to enhance safety, milling and asphalt overlay.