Cherry Avenue Bypass - Finally!

After several years of debate and efforts by numerous city, state, and federal officials the Cherry Avenue/I-80 Bypass officially opens Tuesday, August 27, 2013.  The new Interstate 80 exit, Exit 275, has been completed to 11th Street.  Future phases will go north to 56th Street and eventually to 78th Street and west to Highway 10.

This $56 million project will provide direct access to the Archway Monument, the Kearney Regional Airport, the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home – Kearney, and the National Guard Transportation Battalion facility.  The project also includes a railroad overpass at Highway 30.

The City of Kearney appreciates all of the efforts of dedicated citizens, elected officials and state and federal transportation officials to make this project a reality.