Maintenance work set on 183 near Alma

McCOOK, Neb. — Weather permitting, a crack sealing project will begin Nov. 18 on US-183, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Crack sealing is a process of cleaning and filling open joints and cracks in the surface with sealant to prevent the entry of moisture and debris.

State maintenance forces will be performing a crack seal from reference post 0.00 to reference post 9.0, north and south of Alma. The work is anticipated to take 15 days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.