BEATRICE — A major bridge replacement project is expected to get underway south of Fairbury, Monday, July 10th.  The Nebraska Department of Transportation says a Johnston, Iowa construction company has been selected to build a new bridge over the Little Blue River...along Nebraska Highway 8 and 15.

United Contractors Inc. will be removing the old bridge, building a new structure, doing grading and concrete paving, installing guardrail and seeding the area. 

Traffic will be maintained with one-lane closures handled in phases, and temporary traffic signals will be used during the construction of the new bridge. A 12-foot width restriction will be in effect.

NDOT expects the project to be completed in December of 2024.