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lg <br /> NEBRASKA <br /> Good Life. Great Journey. <br /> DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION <br /> July 13, 2018 <br /> HALL COUNTY CLERK <br /> 121 S PINE ST <br /> GRAND ISLAND NE 68801 <br /> Dear Hall County Clerk: <br /> On April 17, 2018, Governor Pete Ricketts signed Legislative Bill 1009 (LB1009) into law which <br /> increases speed limits on many of Nebraska's highways, expressways, and freeways. The changes you will <br /> see as a result of this new law is that maximum speed limits currently posted on state highways will increase <br /> outside of town from 55/60 to 65 miles per hour and on state expressways and freeways from 65 to 70 miles <br /> per hour. This will modernize and bring consistency to the speed limits on our statewide transportation <br /> network, which will help meet driver expectations and provide for a safe and efficient flow of traffic. <br /> Understanding your community is located near Link 40C, Spur 40D, Nebraska Highway 2, Nebraska <br /> Highway 11, US Highway 30, US Highway 34, US Highway 281, which is/are one of the aforementioned <br /> state roadways that will see the speed limit adjusted by this change, this letter is to provide notification and <br /> information on how these changes will be implemented. <br /> Furthermore, I would note that as part of this process that NDOT will continue a thorough <br /> examination of our state's highways, expressways, and freeways to make sure that the posted speed limit <br /> remains appropriate based on a road's design and typical usage. In addition, in instances where there are <br /> roads with topographical limitations for example curves or hills, those <br /> segments of the aforementioned p <br /> segments of roads will be studied to determine the appropriate posting. <br /> LB1009 will go into full effect on July 19, 2018, which at that point NDOT crews will begin <br /> systemically changing speed limit signs on these classifications of state roadways. This process may take <br /> some time to complete, therefore you may not see an immediate change to the posted sign on the July 19 <br /> implementation date. However, it is important to note that the legal speed limit will remain whatever is <br /> posted and will remain as such until you see posted skins changed to the new speed limit. <br /> If you should have questions or would like additional information, I would encourage you to contact <br /> your local NDOT District Engineer(see enclosed). <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Kyle Schneweis, P.E. <br /> Director <br /> KS:VK:z <br /> Ky^.e 5chneWeis.G.E.,Director <br /> Department of Transportation <br /> 150_Il�h:asi' OFFICE 40% 1 -5L% FAX 1 i "1 = <br /> dot.nebraska.gov <br />