Nebraska Department of Transportation

NDOT is hiring a Highway Construction Technician I/II in Tecumseh! Looking for a hands-on career that makes a difference? Join our team and test materials, perform construction survey, and more. Learn more and apply here: https://ndot.info/5dedaf

NDOT is hiring a District Safety Coordinator in North Platte! This role is dedicated to protecting the people who keep Nebraska moving, by leading and supporting safety efforts. This position works directly with supervisors and field staff to strengthen safe work practices, support accident prevention efforts, and ensure compliance with state and federal safety standards. From construction sites to maintenance operations, this role provides hands-on safety guidance, delivers training, and helps build a strong, consistent safety culture. Learn more and apply here: https://ndot.info/410f7c

Approximately $93.4 million in transportation-related grants have been awarded across Nebraska in the latest Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) bill, including funding for three NDOT projects. These Congressional Directed Spending grants will help improve Nebraska roads, bridges, and airports. Thank you to Nebraska’s congressional delegation for their work in helping secure this funding.

"There are so many things that my dad doesn't get to do now because somebody chose to be more interested in their phone than the road." - Tiffany Yant, the daughter of fallen officer Ross Bartlett who was killed by a distracted driver in April 2024. Right now, Nebraska is one of just three states without a hands-free law or primary enforcement law for distracted driving. This legislative session, Tiffany Yant, Gov. Jim Pillen, and NDOT are supporting LB 594 to help save lives on Nebraska roads.

Want to lead statewide transportation operations? As Deputy Director of Operations, you’ll oversee construction, maintenance, and day-to-day operations across Nebraska’s state and federal transportation system—providing executive leadership to NDOT’s eight districts and helping deliver a system that’s safe, reliable, and built to last. To learn more and apply, visit https://ndot.info/ce126e

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Aviation Art Contest! We received 83 submissions from artists of all ages and our team of volunteer judges had a tough time picking the top nine! The top three entries in each age group received cash prize and trophies from the Nebraska Aviation Council and have been sent to DC for national judging. National winners will be announced in March. Stay tuned to see who soars to the top! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g9H7cgNz.

Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) formalized a major step forward in the completion of the vital U.S. Highway 275 (US-275) corridor, making good on the Administration's 2024 commitment to expedite completion. Construction will start on the final corridor segment, Wisner to West Point, in spring of 2026. At the event, Pillen and NDOT affirmed a commitment to have the entire corridor open to traffic by the end of 2028.

On Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen, NDOT and local leaders broke ground on the Hastings Southeast project, marking a major milestone in Nebraska’s commitment to safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. The $41 million project will reconstruct 2.38 miles of US-6 in Adams County, improving safety and traffic flow through a new roundabout, additional turn lanes, and a design that redirects heavy truck traffic out of the city center. Construction is slated to begin as early as spring 2026, but utility work is already underway in the area in preparation for construction season. The entire project is estimated to be completed in summer 2028.

Nebraska is one of only three states without a hands-free law or primary enforcement law for distracted driving. According to a survey by UNL, around 90% of Nebraskans support allowing law enforcement to stop drivers for texting while driving. These laws have shown to reduce crashes and fatalities in states where they are passed. This legislative session, Gov. Jim Pillen and NDOT are supporting LB 594 to provide hands-free enforcement. Lives depend on it.

As of Dec. 1, 28 pedestrians have died in crashes in Nebraska so far in 2025. That's a 47% increase from last year. Safety only happens when everyone is doing their part, including both drivers and pedestrians. Here are some reminders to make sure everyone makes it home.