40th Street from Yankee Hill Road to Rokeby Road

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) improved approximately one mile of South 40th Street, between Yankee Hill Road and Rokeby Road. This project included widening of South 40th Street, drainage improvements, and improvements to the intersections along South 40th Street at Prairie Wind Road and Hohensee Drive.

This project was completed in two parts:

Intersections and corridor enhancements will increase pedestrian safety by including 5-foot sidewalks that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and crossings with ADA-compliant curb ramps. All improvements meet current design standards.

Funding Details

This improvement project is projected to cost an estimated $16 million. This project is currently funded by Highway Allocation Funds, Street Improvement Vehicle Tax commonly known as Wheel Tax, and impact fees through the City of Lincoln. With this funding option, developers provide up-front funds to the City of Lincoln to construct improvements. The City then pays back that loan over time through impact fees. Impact fees are collected by the City on new construction that occurs within the project area. This allows the City to generate revenue for infrastructure (like roads) needed to serve areas of growth and new development sooner.

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Access During Construction

South 40th Street from Yankee Hill to Rokeby roads opened July 12, 2024. Periodic lane closures may be necessary to finish minor project work.