Cheyenne County, Nebraska

Paving Contractors in Sidney, NE

A Union Pacific town along I-80 and Lodgepole Creek, about 100 miles east of Cheyenne.

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Paving Along Lodgepole Creek

Paving contractors in Sidney work in a Panhandle city that grew up around the railroad and Fort Sidney. Sidney is the county seat of Cheyenne County, Nebraska, at about 4,085 feet, about 9 miles north of the Colorado line. Interstate 80 runs along Lodgepole Creek, and US 385 meets I-80 several miles southeast of town. The 2020 census counted 6,410 residents in 2,806 households.

History

The Union Pacific founded Sidney in 1867 and named it for railroad president Sidney Dillon. The city grew around Fort Sidney, where soldiers guarded the transcontinental railroad. Cabela's was headquartered in Sidney until 2017, when Bass Pro Shops bought the company and about 2,000 jobs were eliminated. Some large commercial properties built during the Cabela's years now serve other uses, and their lots need maintenance or reconstruction.

Climate

Sidney's climate is cool semi-arid, bordering humid continental. Normals show about 28.8 inches of snow a year, and the city has recorded 110 degrees and 39 below. Less snow than Cheyenne, but hot summers and cold winters still put asphalt through plenty of stress.

Big lots

Large commercial lots need a plan: map failed areas, rebuild them full-depth, seal cracks and overlay where the base is sound. HomeAdvisor says lots typically need repaving every 15 to 20 years and lists commercial sealcoating at $0.15 to $0.30 per square foot. Restriping triggers the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible stalls.

Creek-side drainage

Lower ground along Lodgepole Creek holds water. Pavement there needs a solid base and drainage shaped to carry water away.

Homes

Sidney has older homes near downtown and newer ones on the edges. Older driveways often need a rebuilt base; newer ones need crack sealing and sealcoating.

Different state, different rules

Nebraska and Cheyenne County set their own permit and access rules, and we confirm current requirements before work at the street. Sidney is about 100 miles east of Cheyenne; travel is included in our written estimate.

What owners here usually ask for

Sidney requests range from large commercial lot rehabilitation to driveway replacements, patching along creek-side streets and sealcoating and restriping for businesses.

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Sidney Facts

Railroad founding. Sidney was founded in 1867 by the Union Pacific and named for railroad president Sidney Dillon; it grew around Fort Sidney.
Cabela's era. Cabela's was headquartered in Sidney until 2017; after the Bass Pro Shops purchase, about 2,000 jobs were eliminated.
I-80 and Lodgepole Creek. Interstate 80 runs along Lodgepole Creek, and US 385 meets I-80 several miles southeast of the town center.
Population and climate. Sidney had 6,410 residents in 2020; it averages about 28.8 inches of snow, with records of 110 F and -39 F.

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Sidney Questions

Can you rehabilitate a large commercial lot?

Yes. We map failures, rebuild them full-depth, seal cracks and overlay sound areas.

Do you work in Nebraska?

Yes, in the western Panhandle. We confirm local requirements first.

How often should a big lot be sealcoated?

Every few years, after crack sealing. HomeAdvisor lists $0.15 to $0.30 per square foot.

Does restriping trigger ADA rules?

Yes. Restriping triggers the 2010 ADA Standards.

Is travel extra?

Travel is included in the written estimate.

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