Gretna is a step closer to becoming home to Nebraska’s first Buc-ee’s travel center.
KLIN media partner 10/11 Now reports the Gretna City Council gave initial approval Tuesday to annex land near the Nebraska Crossing shopping district on Interstate-80 and Highway 31, clearing the way for the project.
“We are thrilled to have Buc-ee’s select a site in Nebraska and our community,” Gretna Mayor Mike Evans said in a statement. “Gretna’s location along I-80 makes it the perfect stop for travelers across the country, while also serving as another great experience for local residents.”
City officials say plans call for a 74,000-square-foot store with 100 gas pumps, aimed at boosting tourism and development in the city’s Good Life District.
Two more round of approval from the City Council will be required before annexation is finalized and construction could begin.