The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is holding a public open house about upcoming construction and traffic impacts on U.S. Highway 281 (US-281) and U.S. Highway 136 (US-136) in Red Cloud.

Date:               Thursday, April 2, 2026

Time:               4 - 7 p.m.

Location:         Red Cloud Community Center, 142 W 3rd Ave, Red Cloud, NE 68970

Identified as In Red Cloud, the project will reconstruct approximately one mile of US-281 between approximately 1st and 11th avenues, as well as about a quarter mile of US-136 between Cedar and Locust streets. Improvements include new pavement, sidewalks and curb ramps, street lighting and a storm sewer, as well as utility improvements. 

Construction is set to begin on April 6, and this open house is being held to share information about construction phasing and how the project may temporarily impact drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in the area. Detour routes, temporary lane closures, and other information will also be shared. There will not be a formal presentation, and attendees may come and go at their convenience during the scheduled hours. NDOT staff will be available to answer questions. 

For those unable to attend, additional project information and meeting materials will be available after the meeting at ndot.info/42619. 

NDOT will make every reasonable accommodation to provide accessible meeting facilities, including arrangements for individuals who are hearing-impaired or visually challenged, or who have limited English proficiency, if notified by March 26, 2026. For those without internet access, information may be obtained at NDOT, 211 North Tilden St., Grand Island, NE 68802-1488.