Continued construction at Great Plains Health will force the closure of a section of Leota Street.

According to the City of North Platte, Sampson construction, the contractor performing work on GPH, will be closing Leota Street at Oak Street, and continuing east past the main entrance of the hospital.

The street will be closed Tuesday December 16, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., and again on Wednesday, December 17, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Officials say delays should be expected, and motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

City officials ask that the public use caution around the construction area.