DavidEBSmith Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Those heading for Gunnison from the east might want to keep an eye on the Nebraska DOT's page regarding the closure of I-80 in both directions around Ogallala (just east of where I-80 and I-76 split). As of today, the website said this: Eastbound and Westbound lanes of Interstate 80 remain closed near Ogallala, NE - from Roscoe to Brule, and traffic is being rerouted around the closure. This closure is the result of flash flooding on July 6th that washed out approaches on both sides of the Interstate. Engineers are evaluating the soundness of the remaining structures at the site and working on a timetable for the repairscolor=red> A post on Motorcycle Tourer's Forum mentioned 2 1/2 hour delays around the closure.
steveknapp Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 Repairs are underway. At this time, it is anticipated that the repairs will be completed and the Interstate reopened Monday, July 15, 2002 Horray. They must have heard the HA's were commin!
steveknapp Posted July 11, 2002 Posted July 11, 2002 FWIW, they have picts up on the site, probably to quiet those like myself that said "WHAT?!?". GS riders may not need to detour! Looking, I've bought gas at this station!
Kathy R Posted July 11, 2002 Posted July 11, 2002 I'm going to eat lightly the morning of the 19th....uh, Jake..you want to lead for a while?
DavidEBSmith Posted July 11, 2002 Author Posted July 11, 2002 Helium in the tires and a good running start and it shouldn't be a problem. They've got 11 goverment employees standing around and looking - and these guys are gonna have it fixed in a week? Ha!
Jake Posted July 11, 2002 Posted July 11, 2002 Sure, I'll lead. I don't know what the big deal is. I mean, afterall, Steve is going to add a litle doohickey switch to my bike since I keep ending up facing canyons lately. The results should look something like this: Should work out just fine! Just stay close will ya?
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 12, 2002 Posted July 12, 2002 I think you guys should enlist this help of this guy....he could jump anything!! http://speedracer.com/media/sr_dreams_800.jpg Shawn
steveknapp Posted July 12, 2002 Posted July 12, 2002 Boy! You ain't in Chicago no more, this here is Nebraska... In reply to: Status - Friday Afternoon, July 12, 2002: GOOD NEWS! The Interstate will REOPEN TONIGHT at 9 pm CDT, (8pm MDT). All four lanes will be open and traffic should be flowing normally. NOTE: Until that time the existing detours will remain in place. Please follow posted detours until the Interstate reopens.
steveknapp Posted July 15, 2002 Posted July 15, 2002 Hurrah! In reply to: Interstate 80 Reopened Friday night, July 12, 2002. All four lanes are open. Please drive safely. Thank you for your patience!
Kathy R Posted July 15, 2002 Posted July 15, 2002 What a relief to have that route fixed! It may be boring, but it's going to be FAST!
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