Notice to Residents and Landowners – Activities in the Roads / Ditches

Nebraska Law Prohibits the following activities in the county road(s) or ditch(s)

  1. Obstructing or injuring the surface of the road or ditch
  2. Farming, cleaning or digging in or on road or within the county right-of-way
  3. Fencing or pasturing of the county right-of-way or ditches
  4. Installing driveways without first obtaining a permit from Kearney County.
  5. Diverting water into the right-of-way and/or blocking or altering the flow of water.
  6. Allowing a pivot irrigation system or any other irrigation system to water the road
  7. Dumping trash, trees, or other debris in the road or ditch.

These activities without the proper permits and/or approval from Kearney County are violations and punishable as crimes. Your cooperation in prohibiting these activities is appreciated for the safety of all. Before you plan to affect a road or ditch, please contact the Kearney County Department of Roads or the Kearney County Board of Commissioners to obtain the necessary permits.

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