Union Pacific Railroad Maintenance Leading to Temporary Closures

Grand Island, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) is conducting scheduled maintenance on rail crossings throughout Hall County, including within the City of Grand Island.

The work is expected to be completed quickly, with most crossings reopening the same day they are closed. The only exception is Broadwell Avenue, which will remain closed overnight for railroad tie replacements.
The closure schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, July 22:

  *   Broadwell Avenue
  *   Blaine Street
  *   Webb Road
  *   Stolley Park Road

Wednesday, July 23:

  *   Engleman Road
  *   Husker Highway

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and exercise caution near all work zones. UPRR and city crews are working to minimize disruptions and appreciate the public’s patience as these important infrastructure improvements are made.

For real-time updates and detour information, visit the Cone Zone section on the City of Grand Island website. For more information, please contact Communications Manager Spencer Schubert at [email protected].