City Public Works Department announces upcoming road closure

The City of Columbus has announced that the northbound entrance into Wagner’s Lake, Cottonwood Drive, and the southbound exit on Cottonwood Drive will be closed later this week.

April 25, 2023Updated: April 25, 2023
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

COLUMBUS, Neb. --  The City of Columbus has announced that the northbound entrance into Wagner’s Lake, Cottonwood Drive, and the southbound exit on Cottonwood Drive will be closed later this week.

The roads will be closed starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 26th and not reopen until later Friday afternoon, April 28th, for sewer main work, according to Public Works Director Chuck Sliva.

“The work is being done by a private contractor tying in a sewer service to the sewer City main at that intersection,” Sliva said.

Motorists are encouraged to use Lakeshore Drive to enter and exit the lake area.

Drivers and pedestrians are also encouraged to use extreme caution around the area

MOVING UP: Nebraska re-enters top 10 after wins over Maryland, USC

MOVING UP: Nebraska re-enters top 10 after wins over Maryland, USC

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Huskers drop three spots in top 25, checking in No. 12

Huskers drop three spots in Top 25, checking in No. 12

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced