Nebraska Department of Transportation
Due to several coinciding road work projects, traffic on certain Lincoln streets has been busier than usual.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today provided updates on several street projects and outlined traffic mitigation adjustments.
84th Street
- Work on 84th Street between “O” and Van Dorn streets is scheduled to be completed Sunday, August 25. A full closure was required to complete repairs at the intersection of 84th and “A” streets.
- The project was extended due to additional street damage found, extreme heat, contractor scheduling conflicts and contractor workforce availability.
- Beginning Monday, August 26, LTU will transition the work area to single-lane closures to reduce traffic disruptions.
70th Street between Pine Lake and Yankee Hill roads
- This Omaha Public Power District railroad repair project is scheduled to be completed by Friday, August 23.
56th Street
- A southbound lane of 56th Street between Pioneers Boulevard and Elkcrest Drive is closed until Thursday, August 22, for a Lincoln Electric System project.
14th Street
- The pavement repair project on westbound Yankee Hill Road between 27th and 14th streets is expected to be completed by Friday, August 23. Local westbound traffic access will continue between 27th Street and Executive Woods Drive.
- Lane closures on South 14th Street between Pine Lake and Saltillo roads are expected to be completed by September 2. This project remains on schedule.
“We remain committed to planning and executing street projects while minimizing impacts. To ease congestion, we have adjusted traffic signal timings and closely monitor traffic along affected arterial corridors. By coordinating with various contractors and managing their timelines, we ensure that projects are completed efficiently and safely,” said Thomas Shafer, LTU Assistant Director of Transportation, in a statement.
LTU has takes the steps to mitigate traffic disruptions, including:
- Adjustments of traffic signal timing — in several intersections, including as 84th and “O” streets, 70th and “O” streets, 70th and “A” streets, and 70th and Van Dorn streets.
- Maintain open lanes — at least one lane open, whenever possible, to maintain smooth traffic flow.
- Minimize closure duration — LTU aims to limit the number of days that streets are closed by planning and scheduling work as efficiently as possible.
- Hold contractors accountable — LTU holds contractors responsible for meeting deadlines and requires them to adhere to agreed-upon timelines. Their progress is closely monitored to address any delays promptly.
- Maximize summer scheduling — While most large street improvement projects extend beyond summer due to their complexity, LTU specifically uses the summer period to minimize the impact on school and other event traffic.
Travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and exercise caution around these closures. Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov/closures.