I-80 east of Brady undergoing work; lanes closed

    Weather permitting, construction work was scheduled to start last week on I-80 near Brady, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
    Midwest Coatings Company, Inc. and BAS Holding, LLC of Modale, Iowa have the $233,600 contract.
    Work includes crack sealing I-80 in both the eastbound and westbound lanes. Work will take place in a seven-mile section. Traffic will be maintained with lane closures, speed reductions and a 12-foot width restriction.
    Anticipated completion is this spring.
    Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up and to put phones down.