Lancaster County Engineering

10/02/2026

Lancaster County Engineering crews have been working hard this week to inspect, evaluate, and repair roads that were overtopped by water after Wednesday night's storm. County Engineer Pam Dingman has been able to approve re-opening 26 of the previously closed roads for travel, leaving only five that the County will continue to monitor out of an abundance of caution.

Four of the remaining closed areas are located in the northeast quadrant of the county, where rainfall was most intense:

Agnew Rd. between N. 134th and N. 112th St.
Ashland Rd. between 70th St. and 84th St.
Davey Rd. between 141st St.. and 162nd St.
Greenwood Rd. between N. 176th St. and 190th St.

Drainage from surrounding areas resulted in one closure this morning, in the southwest quadrant of the county, impacting W. Panama Rd. between SW 128th and SW 142nd.

While most of the water impacting roads will recede over the weekend, the County Engineer still recommends drivers remain alert to potential hazards and contact Lancaster County Engineering at 402-441-7681 to report any new flooded roads or concerns about bridges or other roadway structures.

Stay safe!

10/02/2026

The list of closed roads is shrinking by the hour. We're down to 8!

Agnew Rd. between N. 134th and N. 112th St.
Ashland Rd. between 70th St. and 84th St.
Davey Rd. between 141st St.. and 162nd St.
Greenwood Rd. between N. 176th St. and 190th St.
Intersection of N. 134th St. and Rock Creek Rd.
N. 84th St. between Ashland Rd. and Little Salt Rd.
N. 162nd St. between Raymond Rd. and Greenwood Rd.
W. Panama Rd. between SW 128th and SW 142nd

Most recent openings:

Branched Oak Rd. between 141st St. and 162nd St.
Raymond Rd. between N. 141st St. and N. 162nd St.
Rock Creek Rd. between 134th St. and 141st St.
SW 40th St. between A St. and O St.

As always, if you locate a road that is still underwater or a bridge that needs to be inspected for safety, please contact Lancaster County Engineering at 402-441-7681 so we can send a crew for review.

Stay safe!

10/02/2026

Today we have road OPENINGS!

- N. 134th St. between Cannongate and Waverly
- Waverly Rd. between N. 112th St. and N. 141st St.
- Intersection of Waverly Rd. and N. 134th St.
- SW 2 Sprague Rd. to Highway 33
- Agnew Rd. between N. 14th and N. 27th

Expect additional openings throughout the day.

10/01/2026

In better news.... we have a few roads that have been re-opened!

* W. Panama Rd. between SW 58th St. and SW 72nd St.
* S. 38th St. between Roca Rd. and Martell Rd.
* S. 14th St. north of Saltillo Rd.
* SW 86th St. between W. Panama Rd. and W. Olive Creek Rd.
* Little Salt Rd. east and west of Highway 77
* SW 56th St. between W. Claire Ave. and W. Pioneers Blvd.
* W. Old Cheney Rd. between SW 56th St. and SW 84th St.

And only three new closures:
* Rock Creek Rd. between 134th and 141st Streets
* Davey Rd. between 14th and 162nd Streets
* Branched Oak Rd. between 141st and 162nd Streets

While we are excited to see some of these locations slowly going back to normal, we cannot overlook the fact that water will still be flowing into the area from streams and creeks in neighboring counties and additional road hazards are still possible today and tomorrow.

If you have questions or concerns about a road or bridge in your area, please contact County Engineering at 402-441-7681.

10/01/2026

Because sometimes the end of the rain does not mean the flood danger has passed, please stay vigilant as we wait to see what our local creeks and streams bring downstream. We will be opening roads soon, but the current list of closed roads is as follows:

• Agnew Rd. between N. 134th and N. 112th St.
• Greenwood Rd. between N. 176th St. and 190th St.
• Intersection of NW 40th St. and Waverly Rd.
• N. 98th St. north of Waverly Rd.
• NW 48th St. between Mill Rd. and Waverly Rd.
• Intersection of N. 134th St. and Rock Creek Rd.
• Little Salt Rd. east and west of Highway 77
• Ashland Rd. between 70th St. and 84th St.
• N. 84th St. between Ashland Rd. and Little Salt Rd.
• SW 2nd St., between Highway 33 and Sprague Rd.
• Intersection of Raymond Rd. and NW 1st St.
• SW 40th St. between A St. and O St.
• N 112th St. between Alvo Rd. and Highway 6
• Intersection of Waverly Rd. and 134th St.
• W. Agnew Rd. east of N. 14th St. to N. 27th St.
• SW 56th St. between W. Claire Ave. and W. Pioneers Blvd.
• W. Old Cheney Rd. between SW 56th St. and SW 84th
• SW 29th St. between Sprague Rd. and W. Stagecoach Rd.
• Raymond Rd. between N. 141st St. and N. 162nd St.
• SW 14th St. between Sprague Rd. and W. Stagecoach Rd.
• N. 162nd St. between Raymond Rd. and Greenwood Rd.
• N. 134th St. between Cannongate Rd. and Waverly Rd.
• Waverly Rd. between N. 141st St. and N. 112th St.

Stay safe out there!

10/01/2026

County Engineering is seeing a large number of flooded roads today. Please stay off the levees and do not cross road barriers. We want everyone to be as safe as possible.

Flood Warning: Stay alert for potential flooding and monitor local weather updates.

For your safety, all NRD-owned wetlands, trails, Wildlife Management Areas, and the Salt Creek Levee are closed until further notice.

Do not enter flooded areas or cross barricades

10/01/2026

With water levels being high today, a little caution will go a long way.

For Your Safety: All NRD-owned wetlands, trails, and Wildlife Management Areas are closed until further notice.

Staff are monitoring conditions and will reopen these areas as soon as it is safe to do so.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

10/01/2026

The County Engineer has issued Road Closure notifications for the following areas:

• SW 29th St. between Sprague Rd. and W. Stagecoach Rd.
• Raymond Rd. between N. 141st St. and N. 162nd St.
• SW 14th St. between Sprague Rd. and W. Stagecoach Rd.
• N. 162nd St. between Raymond Rd. and Greenwood Rd.
• N. 134th St. between Cannongate Rd. and Waverly Rd.
• Waverly Rd. between N. 141st St. and N. 112th St.
* W. Panama Rd. between SW 58th St. and SW 72nd St.
• S. 14th St. north of Saltillo Rd.
• S. 38th St. south of Roca Rd. and north of Martell Rd.
• SW 2nd St., between Highway 33 and Sprague Rd.
• Intersection of Raymond Rd. and NW 1st St.
• SW 40th St. between A St. and O St.
• N 112th St. between Alvo Rd. and Highway 6
• SW 86th St. between W. Panama Rd. and W. Olive Creek Rd.
• Intersection of Waverly Rd. and 134th St.
• W. Agnew Rd. east of N. 14th St. to N. 27th St.
• SW 56th St. between W. Claire Ave. and W. Pioneers Blvd.
• W. Old Cheney Rd. between SW 56th St. and SW 84th

Updates will be posted as they are available at https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/207/County-Engineer under the Road Closings link.

Remember, it is difficult to determine what flowing water may be covering or carrying, so avoid flooded roadways. When in doubt, Turn Around, Don't Drown.

09/30/2026

County Engineer Pam Dingman has issued a warning advising drivers to exercise extreme caution when encountering flooded areas across the county.

It is difficult to determine the depth of water on a roadway from a distance, especially at night, and many people underestimate the power of flowing water when considering driving through what may look like shallow runoff. Vehicles can be swept from the roadway in less than a foot of water leading to emergency rescues and exposure to flood water contaminants including chemicals, oil, gasoline, refuse, and other health hazards.

If you encounter roads that have been closed, remember, Turn Around Don't Drown. If you encounter a road that should be evaluated for closure, please Turn Around, and then contact Lancaster County Engineering at 402-441-7681.

09/14/2026

The Lancaster County Engineer has announced the EMERGENCY CLOSURE of NW 112th Street, just north of Highway 34 due to damage to a pipe culvert. County Engineering is evaluating the situation, and details will be provided as they become available.