Local roads projects in Nebraska will be receiving an infusion of stimulus money.

The 23 projects were approved by the League of Nebraska Municipalities yesterday.

They are located in 16 cities across the state.

“By using these funds for ready-to-go projects, the positive economic effects should begin soon,” Governor Dave Heineman said.

“This is a good example of local control. I appreciate the League’s willingness and efforts to prioritize important projects throughout our state.”

League Executive Director L. Lynn Rex said, “The League sincerely thanks Governor Heineman for giving us the opportunity to play a meaningful role in distributing these funds to first class cities for important transportation infrastructure projects which will be a direct benefit to all Nebraskans, especially in economically distressed areas.”

The projects approved for bidding are as follows:

CITY PROJECT

Blair Hwy 75 improvements
Columbus Lost Creek Pkwy, US-81 to 33rd Ave.
Crete East 13th and Iris Ave.
Gering Rundell Rd. (D St.)
Grand Island Locust, I-80 to US-34
Hastings Showboat Rd., 7th to 12th
Hastings Baltimore Ave., 2nd to 12th
Hastings 9th St., Burlington to Baltimore
Hastings 7th St., Baltimore to Oswego
Holdrege 11th Ave. and Lincoln St.
Kearney 39th St., Pony Express to Ave. M
Kearney 8th St. bridge replacement
Lexington 13th St. reconstruction
McCook "J" St. paving
Nebraska City 11th St.,10th to 14th
Nebraska City 11th Corso realignment
Plattsmouth 15th St., Ave. A to Ave. C
Plattsmouth 15th St., 1st Ave. to Main
Schuyler 9th St., "B" St. to "G" St.
Scottsbluff Ave. B
South Sioux City signal integration
South Sioux City Dakota Ave. street lights
York Nebraska Ave. storm sewer

The ARRA stipulates that recovery funding for first-class cities must be designated to cities with populations between 5,000 and 199,999.

Projects will be listed for bid in the near future. Nebraska received $28.1 million for roads projects in first-class cities.

ARRA funding criteria requires projects selection be based on economic need and ready-to-commence status.

Per ARRA requirements, priority was given to projects that could be completed within three years and to activities that can be started and completed expeditiously.

Nebraska is expected to receive a total of $235.6 million for road improvements, with$157.8 million designated for state highway system projects.

The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) is releasing projects for bid every 30 days until all state roads funds are obligated.

In addition to funding for state roads and first-class cities, Omaha will receive $23.2 million for road improvements, Lincoln $9.4 million, counties will receive $10 million, and trails and historical preservation projects will receive $7.1 million.