Nov. 17, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, County Road 436 Union Pacific Railroad UPRR) crossing will be closed permanently on Nov. 20, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

United Contractors, Inc., of Johnstown, Iowa, is the contractor for this project. The permanent closure of the County Road 436 rail crossing is a requirement of the Lexington East Viaduct project, which includes a new railroad viaduct at Road 435 in Dawson County. The new viaduct is anticipated to open in late Nov. 2025, followed by project completion in Dec. 2025.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.


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 </figure>Nov. 17, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, County Road 436 Union Pacific Railroad UPRR) crossing will be closed permanently on Nov. 20, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.United Contractors, Inc., of Johnstown, Iowa, is the contractor for this project. The permanent closure of the County Road 436 rail crossing is a requirement of the Lexington East Viaduct project, which includes a new railroad viaduct at Road 435 in Dawson County. The new viaduct is anticipated to open in late Nov. 2025, followed by project completion in Dec. 2025.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.

Bridge work continues near Lexington, Road 436 railroad crossing will close permanently in Dawson County