Some big changes will be coming to Nebraska roads as the state laid out its plans for upcoming construction projects across the state.
Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the record-setting $600 million plan on Thursday. The announcement came with the release of the DOT’s Program Book for Fiscal Years 2019-2024, which details transportation projects scheduled for funding in the next one and five-year programs.
Ricketts says his administration is committed to making investments to build a state-wide transportation network that helps connect communities and grow the state. “This record investment of $600 million slated for 2019, builds on the great successes we have achieved over the last few years. Whether it’s completing our expressway system or improving our county bridges, quality infrastructure assets are foundational (sic) to creating ‘The Good Life’ and positioning our state for future growth and economic opportunity.”
Money for the projects will come from both local and federal funds.
Projects slated for the upcoming year include:
- 20 miles of Hwy 275 Expressway Design-Build from Scribner to West Point, Cuming and Dodge Counties
- 18 miles of Interstate reconstruction near Big Springs and Chappell, Deuel County
- Statewide pavement and bridge preservation including:
- 14 miles on Hwy 283 from Elwood North, Gosper County
- 12.5 miles on Hwy 77 from Princeton to Lincoln, Lancaster County
- 10 structures on Hwy 53 near Alexandria, Thayer County
- 11 miles on Hwy 64 in Omaha, Douglas County
- 6.5 miles on Hwy 96 west of Burwell, Garfield County