What this tracks
This dataset maps legal rights-of-way across Nebraska where transportation agencies have legal authority to build or maintain roads.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering buying property near a highway or planning a business that needs road access, this data shows whether the state has existing rights to use adjacent land for future road projects. A farmer negotiating with the state over a new highway easement could check if their land is already in this system. Developers can verify whether a parcel has undisclosed transportation access rights before purchasing.
How to read this data
ROWType — Indicates the right-of-way category (sample value: 2, though categories aren’t labeled in this dataset).
District — Shows which NDOT district manages the right-of-way (sample value: blank, but would typically identify regions like “District 1”).
ProjectNumber — Links to specific transportation projects (sample value: blank, but would appear as something like “NH-2023-45”).
Try it yourself
Check the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s GIS portal to see if your property borders a mapped right-of-way before making land improvements near state highways.