On June 10, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), alongside Mayor Roger Steele of Grand Island, Mike Werner, project manager at Werner Construction, Inc., and Wes Wahlgren, Division Engineer of NDOT District 4, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the US-30 Grand Island West project. This significant event marks the start of a long-awaited highway expansion that includes the construction of a 4-lane expressway and the realignment of existing roads to align with the proposed US-30 route.
The project is a testament to NDOT’s dedication to enhancing Nebraska’s expressway system, focusing on improving safety, connectivity and economic development. Made possible through the unwavering support of the Build Nebraska Act and the Transportation Innovation Act, this expansion signifies a new era of infrastructure advancement in the state.
NDOT Director Vicki Kramer highlighted the pivotal role of the state’s elected leaders supporting transportation initiatives.
