U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she secured over $46 million for critical Nebraska transportation priorities in the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
The bill, which must still be voted upon by the Senate and House, was advanced Thursday by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
“Our state’s communities need modern infrastructure to thrive. This year’s bill includes millions in crucial updates for roads and runways, as well as public health and safety infrastructure. I remain committed to building a better Nebraska for the next generation, and I look forward to this bill’s final passage,” said Senator Fischer.
The Transportation-Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) legislation works to maintain our roads and bridges. It also includes provisions appropriated for fire safety equipment in communities like Plattsmouth, South Sioux City, Friend, and Clatonia.
The following are projects in the Panhandle that would receive funding if it passes in the Senate and the House:
The City of Alliance would receive $5,000,000 for electrical improvements at the Alliance Municipal Airport.
Nebraska Department of Transportation in Chadron would receive $5,000,000 for the Chadron North on Highway 385/Rural Improvement Project. The improvements on this project consist of resurfacing the roadway with asphalt, roadway widening, replacing guardrails, intersection reconstruction, and bridge repairs.
Cheyenne County would receive $900,000 for the Cheyenne County CR 17A Shoulders Project (A Critical Rural Freight Corridor).