Gering — Weather permitting, work will begin May 6 on US-20, from Crawford to Whitney, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Werner Construction Co., of Hastings, Nebraska has the $3.9 million contract.

Work will include bridge repair, milling and asphalt paving.  Traffic will be reduced to one-lane, with reduced speed, and will be maintained with flaggers.  Anticipated completion is October 2019.

Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously through construction zones and to expect delays.