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Columbus city engineer says temporary construction bridge will remain until new South Bridge opens, emergency plan in place
Summary
City engineer Rick Bogus told the Columbus City Council Nov. 17 that contractors are progressing on the NDOT South Bridges project, the visible temporary bridge is for construction access and will be removed after the new bridge opens (noted as due in 2027), and contractors have an emergency plan for ice and debris management.
Columbus City Council heard an update on the Nebraska Department of Transportation South Bridges project from city engineer Rick Bogus, who said contractors are completing concrete pours and pile driving and are preparing lanes for winter as part of ongoing construction.
Bogus told the council the structure currently visible over the river is a temporary…
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