The sign on the right says interstate 8029 south, which of course, should say, interstate 80 eastinterstate 29 south. Now on the offramp from interstate 80 west to business loop i80 and nebraska link 17j upland parkway is this sign, advising a right turn north to all services and downtown sidney. The coolest attractions and stops along i80 roadtrippers. Great platte river road archway monument, interstate 80 ne. Interstate 80 i80 is an eastwest transcontinental freeway in the united states that runs from. No one has ever seen this largerthanlife trucker, but his voice rules the night. I80 through nebraska is worse than even us36 or i70. Kearney, nebraska like brave 19th century pioneers who settled this wild land, the great platte river road archway monument its name officially shortened to just the archway in 20 has endured horrible adversity and celebrated daybyday victories. Nebraska has been inundated by ancient seas, carved by glaciers. In 1973, the citizens of nebraksa embarked upon the nebraska i80 bicentennial sculpture project, which provided large roadside sculptures along interstate 80. I realize that there is a lot of history in both kansas and nebraska. Interstate 80 is the longest interstate in nebraska. Media in category interstate 80 in nebraska the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total.
Interstate 80 i80 is an eastwest transcontinental freeway in the united states that runs from downtown san francisco, california, to teaneck, new jersey, in the new york city metropolitan area. Nebraska will join texas in making the interstate speed limit 85 miles per hour. History of the interstate in nebraska nebraska department of. They get a bad case of lead foot as they barrel west on interstate 80 trying to get the 450 miles of nebraska behind them as quickly as possible. Keep going on i80 and youll hit seward, ne, which is home to the worlds largest time capsule. Community of burwell, nebraska, is a city in garfield county, nebraska. The highway was designated in 1956 as one of the original routes of the interstate highway system. Local history books on nebraska arcadia publishing. Harold warp pioneer village 3088321181, outside nebraska 8004454447 is in minden, 12 miles south of i80 on highway 10.
Jurisdiction of the nebraska state patrol on state highway interstate 80 in omaha nebraska attorney general doug peterson. A controversial project, referred to as an outdoor sculpture garden, it was completed in 1976 as a lasting commemoration of americas bicentennial, the sculptures are interspersed for approximately. The first, history of nebraska i 80 bicentennial project, precedes background information on the study and a description of the projects logistics. Kearney troopers with the nebraska state patrol nsp have arrested a york man following a pursuit on interstate 80 that began near lexington and ended near kearney. Its a 20foot by 8foot by 6foot concrete vault filled with 5,000 objects from the towns history, donated by its citizens. It brings to life, what you learned in your history books. The capitol, completed in 1932, has been named among the top five. Constitution, state constitution, and nebraska law. Okroads interstate 80 iowa eastbound nebraska state.
Our next stop was the great platte river road archway museum near kearney. A ribboncutting ceremony preceded a motorcade led by governor frank morrison on august 12, 1961 to celebrate the completion of interstate 80 between omaha and lincoln. Great platte river road archway monument, interstate 80 near kearney, nebraska the archway also known as the great platte river road archway or kearney arch is a museum of and monument to nebraskas and the platte river valleys role in westward expansion. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
The nebraska interstate80 sculpture project and the. Part of i80 in nebraska is marked as a blue star memorial highway. Between wyoming state line pine bluffs and exit 145. Interstate 80 in nebraska interstate 180 nebraska interstate 480 nebraska iowa interstate 680 nebraska iowa iowa. This runs from the iowa nebraska state line at omaha to wyoming nebraska state line, near bushnell. But thats a long time to sit in a car, so you might want to stop to stretch your legs, let the kids play for a while and get something to eat. Spanning i80 at exit 275, the archway offers a unique historical exhibit that brings american history to life and so much more. Work on i80 in nebraska began in 1957 south of gretna. A night ride through council bluffs, iowa and omaha, nebraska on interstate 80 west. I80s exits to history in nebraska the new york times.
Attorney general doug peterson to serve the citizens of nebraska and nebraskas elected officials with fidelity to our u. All anyone has to do is try driving the posted 75 mph and you get run. Interstate 180 i180 is a short spur highway linking interstate 80 in lincoln, nebraska with downtown lincoln. Interstate 80 east welcome to iowa sign on interstate 80 east. If youve ever driven across nebraska on i80, youve seen this place and driven underneath it. Must see on i80 great platte river road archway monument. The seward county sheriffs office says no one was hurt in a semi fire. Our nebraska books mark important moments in the state of nebraska history. Stops on i80, nebraskawyoming united states lonely. Nebraska topics traveling across the state on highway 80.
Nebraskas big rodeo, an annual event held here in burwell, nebraska for over 80 years. In the press release the state senator is quoted as saying local residents have supported a higher speed limit on interstate 80 through our state. Attorney general doug peterson to serve the citizens of nebraska and nebraska s elected officials with fidelity to our u. Westbound lanes of interstate 80 were closed near seward for nearly three hours tuesday morning following a semi fire. Yes, there is no public transportation in these places, because really, who the hell takes public transp. When it completed construction of the stretch of i80 spanning the state on october 19, 1974, nebraska was the first state in the nation to complete its mainline interstate highway system. Nebraska i80 lakes have the best bass fishing in the state. Part of a threeyear study of the role of the arts in smaller towns, the nebraska project is described in seven sections. Dec 27, 20 yes, just like most states that are not found on the densely populated coasts, you will have areas of wide open space as you drive along i 80. Our facility is conveniently accessible from i80 with 16 bays at the ready to complete bumpertobumper inspections and repairs on all types of trucks and trailers. It connects 9th and 10th streets a pair of oneway streets to exit 401 of interstate 80. I ts 455 miles across nebraska on interstate 80 about seven hours if you obey the speed limit and dont make any stops. I 80 funding was 90 percent federal and 10 percent state. I80 funding was 90 percent federal and 10 percent state.
It may sound ludicrous to say that interstate 80 is 150 years old in 1996, but its antecedent highway, the mormon trail, was established in 1846. According to the new york times there are several notable tourist attractions along nebraskas section of i80. Nebraska settlers made money supplying the wagon trains with fresh mounts and pack animals as well as food. Roadside geology of u s interstate 80 between salt lake city and san francisco hamblin, kenneth on. I 80 in southeast nebraska is nothing to get excited about, but inspiration sometimes takes the form of a. The first, history of nebraska i80 bicentennial project, precedes background information on the study and a description of the projects logistics. The golden link embedded in interstate 80 just north of here commemorates completion of the final portion of nebraska interstate highway 80 between the missouri river and the wyoming border. Nebraska state highway 91 with nebraska state highway 11. Information on the sculpture titles, locations, and artists. It is the only interstate highway in the state to go from one end of the state to another, as nebraska has no major northsouth interstate route. This runs from the iowanebraska state line at omaha to wyomingnebraska state line, near bushnell. Nebraska i 80 lakes have the best bass fishing in the state. Photo taken 51903 interstate 80 east at exit 451 42nd st. I80 in southeast nebraska is nothing to get excited about, but inspiration sometimes takes the form of a.
My friend and i are delivering a car across the united states this january, from connecticut to san francisco. The inhouse pdf rendering service has been withdrawn. Interstate 80 east approaching exit 451 42nd street, and exit 452 interstate 480 north 1 12 miles. Nebraska interstate 80 bicentennial sculpture project unt. Sep 11, 2010 must see on i80 great platte river road archway monument. Nebraska interstate 80 westbound cross country roads. Interstate 80 west through omaha, nebraska youtube. May 08, 2017 okay, i know this is more of the same ol, same ol. Jul 22, 1990 a lot of people drive across nebraska. In comparison, the nebraska state capitol building is 437 feet square at the base and 405 feet in height, topped by a foot weighing 15, 000 pounds, pedestal and 19foot bronze statue of a sower. A controversial project, referred to as an outdoor sculpture garden, it was completed in 1976 as a lasting commemoration of americas bicentennial, the sculptures are interspersed for approximately five hundred miles throughout the. Current i80 kearney nebraska traffic conditions navbug. Wessels offers educational classes and facilities for weddings and special events. Interstate exits for i80 westbound in nebraska iexit.
Roadside geology of u s interstate 80 between salt lake city and san francisco. The most boring interstate, i80 in nebraska youtube. Outdoornebraska fishing across nebraska i80 corridor. The natural highway formed by the platte valley was used extensively by pioneers going west over the oregon trail and also the california trail and the mormon trail. The stretch between lincoln and omaha opened in august 1961. Nov 24, 2012 a night ride through council bluffs, iowa and omaha, nebraska on interstate 80 west. Linked routes click on the appropriate shields to turn onto them. Jurisdiction of the nebraska state patrol on state highway interstate 80 in. The second was an east west highway following the approximate route of presentday interstate 80. Roadside geology of u s interstate 80 between salt lake city.
Traveling across the state on highway 80 nebraska forum. It is a vital link between eastern and western nebraska. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Find the perfect interstate 80, nebraska stock photo. Interstate 80 ogallala, nebraska nebraska historical. Photo taken 51903 interstate 80 east approaching exit 452 12 mile. Thank you for your patience while we create this unique travel website for the state of nebraska. The 52mile stretch was dedicated at the greenwood interchange. Construction on interstate 80 in nebraska began in 1957 near gretna and was completed in 1974 near sidney. Work on i 80 in nebraska began in 1957 south of gretna. Yes, just like most states that are not found on the densely populated coasts, you will have areas of wide open space as you drive along i80. Browse interstate exits for i 80 westbound in nebraska using the online iexit interstate guide. Nov 06, 2005 now on the offramp from interstate 80 west to business loop i 80 and nebraska link 17j upland parkway is this sign, advising a right turn north to all services and downtown sidney. Thorn tree forum country forums united states of america.
List of books and articles about nebraska history online. Discover all things about nebraska with our complete series of books. Nebraska became a territory after passage of the kansas nebraska act in. Includes the control cities of omaha, lincoln, and north platte. John mcphee described the geology revealed by the building of interstate 80 in a series of books on the formation of the continent of north america, books that were published between 1981 and 1993 and collected in a onevolume edition in 1998 annals of the former world which won a pulitzer prize in 1999. Photo guide for interstate 80 westbound in nebraska, covering its full 455mile length. From our location to the services we provide, the omaha branch of interstate powersystems is focused on meeting the needs of our many customers. In 1973, the citizens of nebraksa embarked upon the nebraska i 80 bicentennial sculpture project, which provided large roadside sculptures along interstate 80. Browse interstate exits for i80 westbound in nebraska using the online iexit interstate guide. The interstate also follows the historical routes of the california trail, first. Are there any good roadside attractions along i80 in nebraska. For a history of the completion of interstate 80 in wyoming, visit interstate 80 wyoming. When it completed construction of the stretch of i 80 spanning the state on october 19, 1974, nebraska was the first state in the nation to complete its mainline interstate highway system.