GERING, Neb. — Weather permitting, work will begin April 13 on&nbsp;the District 5 Sidemount DMS Boards project, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, is the contractor for this project. Work includes installing digital message boards and automated gates at various locations in the panhandle of Nebraska. Traffic will be maintained with shoulder closures. Anticipated completion is Oct. 2026.

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

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 </figure>GERING, Neb. — Weather permitting, work will begin April 13 on&nbsp;the District 5 Sidemount DMS Boards project, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.Watts Electric Company, of Waverly, is the contractor for this project. Work includes installing digital message boards and automated gates at various locations in the panhandle of Nebraska. Traffic will be maintained with shoulder closures. Anticipated completion is Oct. 2026.Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up and put phones down.

Work Set to Begin in District 5 Sidemount DMS Boards