The City of Lincoln outlined Thursday its street and infrastructure projects for the 2026 construction season.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird was joined by Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director, to lay out plans, which include 16 street projects, representing nearly 21 lane miles of arterial streets and nearly 47 lane miles of residential streets in all quadrants of Lincoln.
“Investing in our community’s street infrastructure is a priority pillar for my administration. Well-maintained streets enhance public safety, spur economic growth, and contribute to our high quality of life,” Mayor Gaylor Baird said.
Residential street improvement projects will include work in the Ballard Park, Highlands North, Rousseau, Pyrtle, Eastborough and other neighborhoods. Arterial street projects will include work on “O” Street from Ninth to 16th streets, Vine Street from 66th to 70th streets, Cornhusker Highway from 39th Street to L-55-X, 27th Street from Nebraska Parkway to South Street and 48th Street from Normal to Cotner boulevards.
Visuals of each project, provided by LTU, are available below:
In fiscal year 2025-2026, the City says its invests total nearly $53 million in all transportation projects. That work includes an estimated $18 million in Lincoln on the Move investments for projects started in 2026.
Elliott said other infrastructure work includes seven large sidewalk improvement projects, 14 traffic signal improvements, 11 water main replacements, seven bridge improvement projects, and four bus stop improvements. She noted that LTU will also improve dozens of additional streets in five areas of Lincoln through a process that injects crack sealant into the pavement while simultaneously applying a durable thin asphalt overlay over the existing street.
Additionally, the City plans to remove trip hazards by smoothing 23 miles of sidewalk, replacing 211 curb ramps with new ADA-compliant ramps and replacing nearly 3 miles of old sidewalks in every quadrant of Lincoln.
Residents can stay informed about upcoming work by visiting lincoln.ne.gov/projects. Project updates via text messages are also available through lincoln.ne.gov/TextLNK.