Road work scheduled for Logan County Road 79

Logan County Road and Bridge will begin work on Logan County Road 79 south of Fleming Monday, August 18. Work is expected to take four to eight weeks.

August 13, 2025Updated: August 13, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

FLEMING, Colo. -- Logan County Road & Bridge will begin reconstructing County Road 79, extending south from the Town of Fleming to County Road 26.

Work is planned to begin August 18. The project is expected to take 4–8 weeks.

Motorists should expect detours and/or lane closures during construction. Please drive with caution and watch for workers and equipment in the area.

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