There’s no doubt about it, road construction season is in full-swing in North Platte.  And, of course, it’s just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the state’s official celebration, NEBRASKAland Days.

Organizers are encouraging visitors to use alternate routes when coming into the city for events:

• From the East, visitors can use Exit 179 (Newberry Access), and continue to Buffalo Bill.
• Visitors from the South can turn west on State Farm Road, to Buffalo Bill , then proceed north to the arena.
• Visitors from the West can exit at Sutherland and continue to Buffalo Bill, via Highway 30.

The Nebraska Department of Roads will utilize electronic message centers at key locations to help improve the flow of traffic.

“What we’re hoping to avoid is a bottleneck at exit 177,” said Executive Director David Fudge.  “That could force westbound traffic to back up down I-80, and we want to avoid that at all costs.

In addition to using alternate routes, Fudge also urges attendees to give themselves extra time.

“Give yourself an extra half hour,” Fudge said.  “The arena opens at 6 p.m., two hours before the shows begin, so we’ll be there with plenty to see and do.”

The celebration kicks off Wednesday, June 18.  For a full schedule of events, check out our NEBRASKAland Days Calendar of Events.