Our operations are managed through eight field districts, each responsible for the maintenance and construction of state highways within their regions. Click on the map to view a larger version and learn more about our districts.
Proposed Projects
Projects listed here may be in the planning and/or design stages. The information provided on the pages is preliminary and subject to change. This page contains projects with public involvement completed by the NDOT Public Involvement team as required by the National Environmental Policy Act and NDOT Public Involvement Process and Procedures. This page does not encompass all proposed NDOT projects.
Highlighted Construction Projects
Current construction projects selected due to public interest.
Jct. US-281 West, Grand Island
Check out Nebraska 511 and the NDOT District Construction Maps below for road closure information in your district.
NDOT District Construction Maps
District 1 | District 2 | District 3 | District 4
District 5 | District 6 | District 7 | District 8
Construction & Detours
What's a roundabout? How do you navigate an R-Cut? Check out our resource
How Roads Work: Intersections, Signs, and Safety to learn more.
Transportation Studies, Plans, & Reports
These resources provide insight into transportation system performance, planning priorities, and long-term investment strategies.
Transportation Studies & Corridor Planning
NDOT conducts transportation studies to evaluate mobility needs, support long-term planning, and identify future transportation improvements.
System Performance & Data Reports
NDOT publishes transportation performance and financial data to support transparency and inform planning decisions.
Statewide Transportation Plans & Policy Documents
NDOT develops long-range transportation and investment plans that guide infrastructure priorities and system performance across Nebraska.
Transportation Funding & Investment Programs
NDOT administers state and federal transportation funding programs that support infrastructure, safety, mobility, and economic development across Nebraska. Explore how transportation is funded and find available funding opportunities below.
How Transportation Is Funded in Nebraska
Nebraska transportation projects are funded through a combination of federal highway funds and state revenue sources, including the Build Nebraska Act (BNA) and Transportation Innovation Act (TIA). These laws support long-term transportation investment while helping NDOT accelerate planning, development, and construction of transportation infrastructure across the state.
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Build Nebraska Act (BNA)
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Transportation Innovation Act (TIA)
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BNA/TIA Executive Summary
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View detailed funding breakdown
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View Legislative & Budget Framework
NDOT’s Local Assistance programs distribute state and federal transportation funding to local public agencies across Nebraska. These programs support infrastructure improvements, safety initiatives, and community transportation projects while providing technical guidance and project delivery support. NDOT’s Local Assistance also supports public transportation systems across Nebraska through state and federal transit funding, helping improve mobility options and access to transportation services for communities.
NDOT is committed to investing transportation funding in ways that support Nebraska’s economy, enhance safety, and improve mobility for people and goods across the state. Through strategic use of state and federal transportation resources, NDOT works to deliver projects that strengthen infrastructure, support local communities, and ensure long-term transportation system sustainability. Funding decisions are guided by statutory requirements, performance-based investment strategies, and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to maximize the impact of transportation investments for Nebraska.
Funding by Program Type
Bridge
- Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation (BRO) – Off-System Bridge Program
- County Bridge Match Program (funded through TIA)
- County Soft Match
- State-Aid Bridge Funds coming soon
Emergency Relief
Infrastructure Investment & Capital Programs
- Accelerated Capital Improvement Program (funded through TIA)
- Build Nebraska Act (BNA) (state revenue)
- Economic Opportunity Program (funded through TIA)
- Federal Funds Purchase Program (FFPP)
- Highway Allocations
- Transportation Innovation Act (TIA) (state bonding / acceleration authority)
Planning & Air Quality
- Federal Surface Transportation Planning Funds (PL Funds) coming soon
- Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) coming soon
- Transportation Planning and Building Grant (TPBG) for MPO's coming soon
Recreational & Alternatives
Safety
Safety funding programs support infrastructure improvements and behavioral safety initiatives, including highway safety grant programs that support law enforcement, education, and community safety efforts across Nebraska.
- Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) - infrastructure safety grants
- Highway Safety Office (HSO) - behavioral safety grants
- Rural Road Safety Zone (RRZ)/Traffic Mitigation Trust (TMT) coming soon
Funding & Grant Assistance