(KLZA)--Missouri River boating access will improve now that renovations to the boat ramp at Indian Cave State Park in Richardson County began December 17.
The existing concrete ramp was severely damaged during historic 2019 flooding.
Planned improvements include removal and replacement of the existing two-lane ramp, installation of a new dock system, minor parking lot modifications, and new area lighting.
The ramp will be realigned with the river to allow natural currents to remove sediment from the driving lanes. Riprap will be installed as shoreline protection in areas adjacent to the new ramp.
Construction was strategically scheduled during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ winter river drawdown, allowing for maximum ramp length during construction and increased cost efficiency.
The boating access project is expected to reach substantial completion in spring 2026, weather permitting. Funding is provided through the U.S. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Safety State Grant Program, with matching funds from the Nebraska Game and Parks Capital Maintenance Fund.