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Kearney County approves lowering road elevations at Heartwell railroad crossing; county to oversee work

Kearney County Board of Commissioners · May 1, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved Ft. Kearny Consolidated to lower the elevation on S Road and 1300 Road by six feet at the Heartwell railroad crossing, with county oversight to ensure roads meet county standards.

The Kearney County Board of Commissioners on May 19 approved a plan to lower the roadway elevation at the railroad crossing in the village of Heartwell and assigned county oversight for the work.

Highway Superintendent Joe Anderson presented the request for Ft. Kearny Consolidated to lower the elevation on S Road and 1300 Road by six feet. The board approved the contractor’s work with the county responsible for overseeing the project to ensure completion to county road standards.

The board’s action was recorded in the minutes; the meeting record does not include a contract amount, timeline for construction, or a recorded roll-call vote. County highway staff will coordinate oversight and ensure the finished grade meets applicable county specifications.