NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
www.nsp.state.ne.us
Contact: Deb Collins 402-479-4985
October 30, 2009

Interstate 80 Reopened in Nebraska

(Lincoln, NE)- The Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Nebraska Department of Roads has reopened Interstate 80 westbound from Big Springs to the Wyoming line.   Highway 30 westbound from Big Springs to the Wyoming line is also reopened.   The opening means the Interstate system through Nebraska is open to travel both east and westbound.  The Interstate was reopened shortly before 5:00 p.m. (CDT).  

Motorists wanting the most updated travel and road condition reports are advised to utilize the state’s 511 automated road and weather condition information system.   The system can be accessed by dialing 511 from any landline or cellular phone or via the internet at < www.511nebraska.org >

Motorists in need of emergency roadside assistance can dial the Nebraska State patrol Highway Helpline when safe to do so, at *55 from any cellular phone or 1-800-525-5555 from any landline.

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