Comfort inn sw omaha i80 omaha, ne hotel choice hotels. History of the interstate in nebraska nebraska dot. Thorn tree forum country forums united states of america. Nebraskas platte valley is a living history museum to our restlessness. Nebraska green hotels nebraska luxury hotels nebraska rv parks nebraska suites hotels nebraska interstate exits nebraska internet camping nebraska state parks camping nebraska state parks by map nebraska public land camping.
Includes the control cities of omaha, lincoln, and north platte. Nsp have arrested a york man following a pursuit on interstate 80 that began near lexington and ended near kearney. As the danger of it becomes clearer, my husband and grown children continue to go to work each day at one of the truck stops we own in eastern nebraska, along interstate 80. A unique history of nebraska is presented in these pages, drawing on fiftyeight short topical chapters and a rich gallery of illustrations. Special issue of nebraska history magazine tells states. The nebraska state historical society has published a special issue of nebraska history magazine that portrays. 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. 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. If op had a week or two to indulge her sense of history, there are many sites. Mar 18, 2020 semi trucks moving needed goods along interstate 80 in nebraska. Work on i 80 in nebraska began in 1957 south of gretna. About historical marker project historical marker project. The greatest public works project in history produced the greatest decade in the history of highways. No one has ever seen this largerthanlife trucker, but his voice rules the night.
Home guides nebraska interstate 80 looking east at interstate 80 from the link 25b overpass just south of big springs. Only lists and shows places within a 3 mile radius of each exitjunction. 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. I180 is a spur into downtown lincoln, cosigned with us34 for its entire length. Those who venture off this heavily travelled road discover that nebraska does have a subtle, wideopen beauty that is all its own. The completion of interstate 80 to ogallala, the most recent transportation route to follow the great river road corridor, brought increased visitation and economic development to the community and surrounding area. The first, history of nebraska i 80 bicentennial project, precedes background information on the study and a description of the projects logistics. Adventurers country bed and breakfast and horse motel. Interstate 80 has reopened across nebraska, but other roads remain closed in northcentral nebraska monday afternoon because of blowing snow from a weekend winter storm. When it completed construction of the stretch of interstate 80 spanning the state on october 19, 1974, nebraska was the first state in the nation to complete its mainline interstate.
Work on i80 in nebraska began in 1957 south of gretna. Click here to reveal i80 york ne traffic and accident map. Beginning in san francisco, california, i 80 crosses the central valley on its way to the sierra nevada. I encourage you to look outside these resources if nothing here fits your interests and consult with myself and your professor to identify resources to help you.
But right now, the time calls for taking it slow and that requires unambiguous traffic signs. Potter is another small town along the union pacific railroad that owes its existence to agriculture. Yes, there is no public transportation in these places, because really, who the hell takes public transp. The treasure trove of images, many never published before, cast new light on many aspects. Nebraska interstate 80 bicentennial sculpture project. Nebraska interstate 80 east mile marker 120 to 140 youtube.
Eisenhowers 1919 road trip and the interstate highway system. The greatest decade 19561966 interstate system highway. Roadside geology of u s interstate 80 between salt lake city and san francisco hamblin, kenneth on. Part of a threeyear study of the role of the arts in smaller towns, the nebraska project is described in seven sections. The next exit along westbound interstate 80 is exit 48, nebraska link 17c north to brownson and u. Amenities, maps, truck stops, rest areas, walmart and casino parking, low clearance alerts, rv dealers, sporting goods stores and much more. Photo guide for interstate 80 westbound in nebraska, covering its full 455mile length. In 1973, the citizens of nebraksa embarked upon the nebraska i80 bicentennial sculpture project, which provided large roadside sculptures along interstate 80.
A semi crash on interstate 80 closed the westbound lanes at mile marker 300 wood river on sunday morning, according to the nebraska state patrol. York, ne just one mile south of interstate 80 exit 353 and us highway 81. Celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the eisenhower interstate system. Home history 479 nebraska and great plains history. Find the perfect interstate 80, nebraska stock photo. May 08, 2017 okay, i know this is more of the same ol, same ol. Heres one i saw on i80, heading back home after my trip to nebraska crossing. For a history of the completion of interstate 80 in wyoming, visit interstate 80 wyoming. Aug 14, 2019 welcome to the guide for nebraska and great plains history. See the aaroads guide for interstate 80 in california for more history and information.
Interstate 80 is the longest interstate highway in nebraska, with just about 455 miles through the state. From apache indians to the oregon trail, ash hollow state historical site is loaded with fascinating stories from the past. It brings to life, what you learned in your history books. They get a bad case of lead foot as they barrel west on interstate 80 trying to get the. Part of interstate 80 is closed in eastern nebraska because of multiple accidents after snow blanketed the area. The federalaid highway act of 1956 was signed into law by president dwight eisenhower on june 29, 1956. 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.
Welcome to the guide for nebraska and great plains history. Time, place, and culture in nebraska history article begins on page 2 below. Plan your road trip to union pacific railroads bailey yard in ne with roadtrippers. Mattess book, the great platte river road, contains. Beginning in san francisco, california, i80 crosses the central valley on its way to the sierra nevada. The nebraska department of roads joins in this commemoration by recognizing the significance of interstate 80 to the growth.
The most boring interstate, i80 in nebraska youtube. This is a great day for the state of nebraska and an exciting moment in our history, gov. 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. I realize that there is a lot of history in both kansas and nebraska. Information on the sculpture titles, locations, and artists. A giant log arch stretches across i80 and contains an oddly overblown, multi milliondollar, multimedia extravaganza about traveling through nebraska. Nebraska interstate 80 westbound cross country roads.
Interstate 80 facts of 2000 work on i80 in nebraska began in 1957 south of gretna. They come for fuel, food, showers, restrooms and respite. Driving on interstate 80 eastbound in nebraska, from mile marker 120 to mile marker 140. This omaha, ne hotel offers free wifi and free breakfast. Dec 29, 2019 a semi crash on interstate 80 closed the westbound lanes at mile marker 300 wood river on sunday morning, according to the nebraska state patrol. Opinion were doing what we can to keep truckers on the. The westbound lanes of interstate 80 have reopened at mile marker 380 following a semifire, according to the nebraska department of transportation. I 80 in southeast nebraska is nothing to get excited about, but inspiration sometimes takes the form of a. I80 funding was 90 percent federal and 10 percent state. Between wyoming state line pine bluffs and iowa state line council bluffs. 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. Heres one i saw on i 80, heading back home after my trip to nebraska crossing. Barnes considered and rejected organizational options like history eliminating historically important nebraska buildings that got wiped off the map by calamity or whim, county by county. Jan 04, 2018 eisenhowers 1919 road trip and the interstate highway system.
The history of interstate 80 between laramie and walcott junction. Westbound interstate 80 reaches exit 55, nebraska 19 and business loop i80 north to sidney and nebraska 19 south to colorado 1 to lorenzo and sterling, colorado. Interstate 80 ogallala, nebraska nebraska historical. In eastern nebraska, flood control reservoirs built to protect towns, cities and the interstate provide tremendous fishing opportunities and also support boating, jet. Sep 11, 2010 must see on i80 great platte river road archway monument.
Nebraska has a reputation of being a flat, monotonous region of farm and ranchland, but this stereotype has come from the many people who drive across nebraska on the interstate 80 corridor the platte river valley. The coolest attractions and stops along i80 roadtrippers. The soldiers faced mechanical breakdowns, quicksand, and in utah and nevada, rationed food and water. This is intended as a starting point, not an exhaustive list.
Crosscountryroads is on a mission to capture every single mile of the signed us interstate. Must see on i80 great platte river road archway monument. Nebraska agriculture history book tour 2017 highlights. Interstate 80 has three auxiliary routes in nebraska. 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. The nontechnical text and colorful maps and photos will help travelers discover the meaning behind the landscape. The nebraska interstate80 sculpture project and the. One is a loop around the city of omaha, one is a loop through the city of omaha, and the other is a spur into lincoln. While the i80 lakes are the most visible to travelers, there are plenty of other waters within a short drive of the interstate. The next exit along westbound interstate 80 is exit 38, nebraska link 17b north to potter and junction u.
I 80 makes its way into nebraska next, where youll find even more natural beauty and interesting history. This article is ed by history nebraska formerly the nebraska state historical society. Nebraska interstate 80 bicentennial sculpture project unt. The 52mile stretch was dedicated at the greenwood interchange. Ten american artists were commissioned in 1975 to produce sculptures as rest stops along the nebraska stretch of interstate80 in celebration of the american bicentennial. Outdoornebraska fishing across nebraska i80 corridor. Spanning over interstate 80, its hard to miss this attraction and we were lured to visit out of curiousity. It closely parallels interstate 80 in wyoming and nebraska, combining with the freeway. Book tells nebraskas story through a look at its 150. In 1973, the citizens of nebraksa embarked upon the nebraska i 80 bicentennial sculpture project, which provided large roadside sculptures along interstate 80. Being a nebraska native i currently live in south dakota, i am. 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. Current i80 york nebraska traffic conditions navbug. I80 makes its way into nebraska next, where youll find even more natural beauty and interesting history.
Interstate 80 ogallala ne us historical marker project. Are there any good roadside attractions along i80 in. Book now at the comfort inn sw omaha i80 hotel near the ralston arena. Jul 22, 1990 a lot of people drive across nebraska. Omaha sites worth a detour from interstate 80 include these. List of books and articles about nebraska history online. The highway was designated in 1956 as one of the original routes of the interstate highway system. Nov 06, 2005 westbound interstate 80 reaches exit 48, nebraska link 17c north to brownson and u. Union pacific railroads bailey yard is a tourist attraction in north platte. I80 in southeast nebraska is nothing to get excited about, but inspiration sometimes takes the form of a. Despite initial controversy centering chiefly on the abstract, nonrepresentational.
I80s exits to history in nebraska the new york times. Media in category interstate 80 in nebraska the following 34 files are in this category, out of 34 total. Crews reopen interstate 80 in nebraska after winter storm. Roadside geology of u s interstate 80 between salt lake. Its not hard to see why native americans chose to settle here, as it has caves for shelter and tons of wildlife. 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. Semi trucks moving needed goods along interstate 80 in nebraska. Discover librarianselected research resources on nebraska history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
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