About NDOT gives you a little history of our Department and shows you how we are organized regionally within the great State of Nevada. We hope to assist you when you need to contact us or request information about our department and we hope to make your travels in Nevada easier and more pleasant.

Additionally, NDOT produces annual reports each year with updated information and resources.

History and Responsibilities

NDOT was established in 1917 under the name of the Nevada Department of Highways. Until 1917, the state did not participate in any road improvements. The 1917 Legislature gave the state engineer general supervision of road work which was performed by convict labor. An appropriation of $20,000 was made, but the funds were quickly exhausted and all work ceased later that same year.

When the 1917 Legislature passed the State Highway Law, Nevada began an active roadway program, which has grown to approximately $600,000,000/per year of capital outlays to maintain and improve Nevada's highways.

The department is responsible for the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of the 5,400 miles of highway and over 1,000 bridges which make up the state highway system. The department is divided into three districts, with a district engineer and assistant engineers in each. The districts are responsible for supervising all state transportation activities within their local areas. NDOT's headquarters building is located in Carson City, with the three main district offices located in Las Vegas, Reno and Elko. Major maintenance stations are in Ely, Tonopah and Winnemucca. NDOT is overseen by a seven-member Board of Directors and directed by Executive Staff.

Take a trip down memory lane and read more about the history of the department.

Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Goals

Our Mission:

Provide, operate, and preserve a reliable and sustainable transportation system that enhances safety, quality of life and economic development through innovation and collaboration.

Our Vision:

Lead Nevada in providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation choices for all.

Our Core Values:

• Respect 

• Integrity 

• Accountability 

• Communication 

• Teamwork 

• Flexibility 

Our Goals:

• Improve safety for the traveling public and NDOT workforce

• Optimize mobility

• Preserve assets

• Create a great place to work

NDOT Rules of Practice/NDOT Legal Governance

• NDOT Rules of Practice

• NDOT Strategic Plan 2020

NDOT District Information

NDOT is divided into three large geographical districts for administrative purposes.

• District 1 covers southern Nevada, with headquarters in Las Vegas, and a major maintenance station in Tonopah.
• District 2 covers northwest Nevada, with headquarters in Sparks.
• District 3 covers northeast Nevada, with headquarters in Elko, and major maintenance stations in Winnemucca and Ely.

A larger statewide map, including additional department information, is available on the NDOT website.

NDOT District Telephone Numbers 

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