The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds the public that is it unlawful to place any signs, including political campaign signs, within state highway and interstate right-of-way (ROW). The ROW consists of intersections, medians, entrance and exit ramps, sidewalks, ditches and lands that make up the area bordering each roadway.
NDOT maintenance crews will remove signs that are improperly placed within the state highway right-of-way. These signs will be stored for a brief time and sign owners can coordinate with local district offices to reclaim removed signs.
Additional regulations governing political campaign sign placement and size may be set by each county and/or municipality. The public is advised to reference local regulations for questions regarding a specific location and to keep in mind that violation of local sign ordinances may result in a fine.
Those needing further information concerning the boundaries of state right-of-way corridors or seeking sign permit information should contact their local district permit officer listed below. Inquiries may also be made to NDOT’s Right-of-Way Division office at (402) 479-4463.
| District 1, Lincoln, (402) 471-0850 | District 5, Gering, (308) 436-6587 |
| District 2, Omaha, (402) 595-2534 | District 6, North Platte, (308) 535-8031 |
| District 3, Norfolk, (402) 370-3470 | District 7, McCook, (308) 345-8490 |
| District 4, Grand Island, (308) 385-6265 | District 8, Ainsworth, (402) 387-2471 |