2/16/07-Gov. Dave Heineman signed a bill into law Feb. 15 that will allow drivers to travel faster along two stretches of roadway near Omaha. It now is in effect.
The new law, previously LB35 increases the speed limits from 60 mph to 65 mph along two four-lane highways. They are U.S. 275 from Fremont to Omaha and a stretch of state Route 75 from Bellevue to its interchange with Interstate 480 in Omaha.
It focuses solely on freeways that are part of the state highway system but not part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
2/12/07-The Legislature approved a bill Monday, Feb. 12, that would allow all drivers to travel faster along two stretches of roadway near Omaha.
Sponsored by Sen. Ray Janssen of Nickerson, LB35 would increase the speed limits from 60 mph to 65 mph along two four-lane highways. They are U.S. 275 from Fremont to Omaha and a stretch of state Route 75 from Bellevue to its interchange with Interstate 480 in Omaha.
It focuses solely on freeways that are part of the state highway system but not part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
For bill status, call (402) 471-0769. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.
1/30/07-A bill moving forward in the Legislature would allow all drivers to travel faster along two stretches of roadway near Omaha.
Legislators gave first-round approval of a bill that would increase the speed limits from 60 mph to 65 mph along two four-lane highways. They are U.S. 275 from Fremont to Omaha and a stretch of state Route 75 from Bellevue to its interchange with Interstate 480 in Omaha.
Sponsored by Sen. Ray Janssen of Nickerson, LB35 focuses solely on freeways that are part of the state highway system but not part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
For bill status, call (402) 471-0769. In Nebraska, call 1-800-742-7456.
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