Construction slated to begin on 385 north of Sidney

As you pass through Gurley Driving to Dalton on Highway 385 the road is smooth. Vehicles zip along the route.

Suddenly the road surface changes to a rough, worn and rutted highway.

At the end of June the state will begin repairing this particular stretch, from the county line through Dalton to Gurley.

Nebraska Department of Highways Doug Hovert said the state examines the condition of a road to determine if it should need repaving. And this means listening to ride quality complaints.

Weather also plays a big part in road deterioration. The heat in summer softens the road surface. As traffic pl...