Nebraska officials urge caution for holiday travel disruptions

Grand Island, Neb. — Winter weather prompted roads to be shut down on the day after Christmas as the effects of a blizzard continue to be felt in Nebraska.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation explains the closures on I-80 and Highway 30 are for everyone’s safety - especially for holiday travel.

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If you are traveling, be prepared to stop or delay your travel plans.

NTV spoke with some businesses in North Platte on Tuesday and they said - they're busier than normal. Hotels are booked and restaurants are seeing a higher volume of customers as Interstate 80 was closed from North Platte to the west and later the DOT closed the interstate at Kearney..

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Jon Rosenlund, Emergency Management Director for Grand Island and Hall County said taking steps to prepare, will help improve being self-reliant and how you can weather a storm.

He says stocking up on food and supplies, updating your emergency kits, as well as making sure there's enough fuel in your vehicle are all important.

“The key to preparing is being prepared beforehand, and so instead of having to rush to the store to get things, have those things in your home and in your vehicle well ahead of any storm that may occur,” Rosenlund said.

The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska’s Department of Transportation encourage drivers to stay home and off the roads.