Fischer Advances Over $60 Million to Improve Nebraska’s Infrastructure, Firefighting Capabilities

Advances additional provision to enhance roadway safety
Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced she advanced over $60 million in funding to support critical infrastructure projects and firefighting capabilities across Nebraska.
The funding was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act
, which now awaits consideration on the Senate Floor.
“From roads and bridges to railways and airports — our infrastructure keeps Nebraska’s communities connected. It allows our farmers and ranchers to bring their goods to market and enables us to travel to work or school. By investing in infrastructure, we are investing in our future. I’m proud to advance these critical investments which will improve our state’s infrastructure for Nebraska’s families and make our Good Life even better,”
Fischer said.
Fischer advanced funding to support critical investments in Nebraska’s infrastructure:
$6 million
to the Alliance Airport for electrical improvements
$6 million
to add safety enhancements to the Heartland Expressway
$5.2 million
to replace the Lisco Bridge in Garden County
$5 million
to extend the runway and parallel taxiway at the Blair Airport
$4.7 million
to pave a 4-mile stretch of Hickory Road in Gage County
$4 million
to road improvements for Fairbury Highway 136
$4 million
to improve the lighting system at the Hastings Airport
$3.5 million
to improve walkability and safety of downtown Omaha
$3.4 million
to complete the parallel taxiway and improve the lighting system at the Nebraska City Airport
$3.4 million
to make improvements to roads in Sheridan and Garden County
$3.2 million
to make roadway improvements on Cedar River Road in Garfield County
$2.2 million
to reconstruct the 9th street roadway in Stromsburg
$897,000
to replace or repair multiple bridges in Brown County
$880,000
to pave the Adams Bypass
$700,000
to pave the roadway and improve access to the local grain elevator in Exeter
$600,000
to relocate the Midfield Connector Taxiway at Brenner Field Airport in Falls City
Fischer advanced funding to support Nebraska’s firefighting capabilities:
$2.5 million
to replace South Sioux City’s aerial ladder fire truck
$1.8 million
to replace Plattsmouth’s aerial ladder fire truck
$1.3 million
to upgrade Friend’s fire hall facilities
$1.3 million
to upgrade Clatonia’s fire hall facilities
Fischer advanced key provision to enhance roadway safety:
Advanced language from Fischer’s
She DRIVES Act
by directing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to adopt the most advanced crash test dummies.