Nevada Department of Transportation
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The Nevada Department of Transportation (Nevada DOT or NDOT) is a government agency in the U.S. state of Nevada. NDOT is responsible for maintaining and improving Nevada's highway system, which includes U.S. highways and Interstate highways within the state's boundaries. The department is notable for its aggressively proactive approach to highway maintenance. Nevada state roads and bridges have also been named some of the nation's best.
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Formed | March 23, 1917; 107 years ago (March 23, 1917) Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
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Jurisdiction | State of Nevada |
Headquarters | 1263 South Stewart Street Carson City, Nevada, U.S. |
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Parent agency | State of Nevada |
Website | Official website |
The state of Nevada is facing a multibillion-dollar transportation funding deficit, and NDOT is developing potential transportation funding sources through the Pioneer Program and Vehicle Miles Traveled Fee Study.[as of?]
For those driving in Nevada, NDOT offers updated road conditions and construction reports through the 511 Nevada Travel Info system. NDOT headquarters is located on Stewart Street (former State Route 520) in Carson City, Nevada.