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State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

State officials report that the 1.71 miles of Highway 34 running through Aurora is scheduled to be replaced, with planning underway now as to the roadway’s future design.

NDOT seeks input on plans to rebuild Hwy 34 in Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Community and business leaders were invited to share feedback last week regarding a Nebraska State Department of Transportation proposal to rebuild Highway 34 through Aurora. With 1.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Highway 34 project demands community’s attention, input

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Plans to redo the Highway 34 corridor running through Aurora were aired publicly for the first time last week, starting a process that deserves this community’s full attention. There is a lot to digest with this issue, with safety and traffic flow concerns topping the list.
The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan.

The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan.

County approves ‘23 one and six plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The majority of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was centered around a public hearing and discussion on the Highway Department’s proposed 2023 One and Six year plan. New Hamilton County Highway Supt.
A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

A number of bridges are on the docket for 2022 one- and six-year plan.

County approves one- and six-year plan

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Heralding in the spring, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners took time Monday to host a public hearing to approve the county’s one- and six-year road improvement plan.
City crews used the 4-plex parking lot to store excess snow from last week's 10-inch storm.

City crews used the 4-plex parking lot to store excess snow from last week's 10-inch storm.

Snow levels a challenge for city, county crews

News Staff
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The Jan. 25 snow storm that blanketed Hamilton County in 10-12 inches of snow was felt by all -- including the city and county road crews tasked with digging everyone out.  Local weather officials reported 10-12 inches of snow, measuring approximately 1.12 inches worth of moisture.