I-80 to be closed in Neb. for bridge demolitions weekend before Christmas

Multiple bridges over Interstate 80 are scheduled for demolition in Nebraska this upcoming weekend. 

The demolition of the Northwest 112th Street bridge and the Northwest 84th Street bridge will begin on Sunday, December 22nd along Interstate 80 near Lincoln, Nebraska. 

The demolition will force the closure of I-80 in both directions at 8 p.m. on the 22nd, reported ABC 8.

Eastbound traffic will be detoured  at the Milford interchange and routed north to Nebraska Highway 34.Drivers will then re-enter I-80 in northwest Lincoln. 

Westbound traffic will be detoured at the I-80/I-180 interchange and routed west on Highway 34 to Matzke Highway. Drivers will reenter I-80 at the Milford Interchange. 

The construction schedule is subject to change for adverse weather conditions. Drivers can visit Nebraska’s 511 website for more information.