The Nebraska Department of Transportation will host two public information open house meetings this month to discuss proposed improvements on U.S. Highway 77 in Saunders and Dodge counties. The meetings are scheduled for July 28 and July 30 and will provide details on plans to expand the highway from two lanes to a four-lane divided expressway.
The project, known as Wahoo-Fremont South, will extend about 16.3 miles starting roughly 0.4 miles east of the junction of U.S. Highway 77 and Nebraska Highway 109 west to a point 0.5 miles north of the US-77 and N-109 north junction. The expansion aims to enhance regional connectivity, improve pavement and infrastructure, and support commercial traffic by linking key state highways such as N-92, N-64, and N-109.
The two open houses will be held July 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Keene Memorial Library, 1030 N Broad St., Fremont, and July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mead Fire Hall, 220 4th St., Mead. Representatives from NDOT will be available to answer questions and discuss the project. Those unable to attend can access information and meeting materials online at ndot.info/13519. Public comments are welcome through August 14, 2026.
Construction is scheduled to begin as early as spring 2029 with completion targeted for fall 2033. Work will primarily occur under traffic with controlled lane closures, though some county roads may be temporarily closed and detoured. Access to properties near the project will be maintained but could face some limitations due to phased construction.
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