Road Work in Perkins County

NE 61 in both directions: Construction work.

Between MM 77 and Bloomberg Drive (7 miles south of the Ogallala area). Look out for construction work. A lane is closed intermittently. A pilot car is in operation. Look out for a flagging operation. Width limit 12'0" . Speed limit 65 mph . Until September 30, 2026 at about 5:00PM MDT. Comment: Work includes concrete pavement repair, milling and asphalt overlay, earth shoulder construction, and seeding. Traffic will be maintained using single-lane closures controlled by a flagger and pilot car. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect. Anticipated completion is Sept. 2026.