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Lincoln on the Move is investing in improvements to approximately 1.5 miles of 27th Street from Nebraska Parkway to South Street. These improvements include concrete repair or replacement, joint and crack sealing, mill and overlay, curb and median repair or replacement, public utility adjustments, pavement markings and inlet top replacements. Additional work with other funding sources includes signal replacements at Woods Boulevard, Sheridan Boulevard, and Van Dorn Street; pedestrian crossing with rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at Stockwell Street/O’Reilly Drive; upgrades to the existing curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; and water main repairs and lead service line replacements.
No property or right-of-way acquisitions are anticipated for this project.
All work would occur in the existing right-of-way. There are also no anticipated impacts to recreation resources such as the Country Club of Lincoln or any historic properties. As part of construction, there may be a need for temporary access to properties for surveying, access to utilities, and equipment access. Any required property access will be communicated to the resident and/or property owner in advance by the contractor.
Trees will not be removed during this project; some trees may need to be trimmed.
This project is programmed as a part of the commitment to voters to invest significant sales tax funds into improvement of existing streets. The project will be funded jointly from the Highway Allocation Funds (aka-Gas Tax) and ¼ cent sales tax for streets in accordance with ballot language.
Street construction is expected to take place in 2026. Signal replacements will be completed in summer of 2027.
These improvements would be completed under temporary full closures on 27th Street. Local neighborhood access will remain open throughout the project. Closures will be phased in sections to reduce inconveniences. The contractor will contact residents whose properties may experience access impacts before construction begins.
David Tull, Design Engineer City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities dtull@lincoln.ne.gov 402-890-9658