A Lincoln on the Move street investment project to enhance Yankee Hill Road between South 40th and South 56th streets is on schedule for completion by December.
The project includes new pavement, one new lane in each direction with a raised center median, new roundabouts at South 44th, South 48th and South 52nd streets, new water main, new sanitary sewer, box culvert drainage extensions, new sidewalks with curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities compliance, and utility work.
LTU officials say completed portions of the project include paving and utility work, including storm sewer, sanitary and water main, from South 40th to South 44th streets and roundabout paving at South 44th Street. Current work includes paving between South 44th and South 48th streets, and erosion control work along the street to maintain consistent water drainage in the area.
Yankee Hill Road is closed to through traffic during construction. Access to residences in the area is maintained whenever possible. The recommended detour is South 40th Street to Pine Lake Road to South 56th Street.
Travelers are encouraged to follow the suggested detour or seek an alternate route and exercise caution around the work zone. Lincoln on the Move is a six-year street investment focused on enhancing Lincoln’s street infrastructure that will dedicate an additional $78 million to street projects in Lincoln through 2025.