The City of Lincoln has identified a need to improve the sidewalk and pedestrian right-of-way along the west side of North 8th Street in front of the businesses between 311 and 321 North 8th Street. These improvements are necessary to enhance the public space in this area, while also improving the functionality and accessibility for residents and customers to the local businesses.
Improvements in this area will include:
The improvements to the sidewalk are anticipated to be completed this summer or early-fall.
Please note that the project schedule has been developed with regards to special events in the area (Haymarket Farmer’s Market, UNL home football games), and the project team will work with the Contractor to ensure that all special provisions to the contract are adhered to and that access to all businesses is maintained. The project construction schedule is dependent on the fabrication of railings and fence to be installed with the sidewalk improvements. If fabrication should be delayed the construction schedule will be extended and all other provisions will be in effect with regards to maintaining access to the businesses and residents in the area.
The work with this project will be completed in a manner that ensures access to adjacent businesses and residences is maintained at all times. At times throughout the project the public sidewalk may be closed to through traffic, and pedestrians may have to use an alternate route to reach their destination. Any temporary changes to access that are necessary to complete the project will be coordinated between the Contractor, the City, and the business owners.
Tyler Lacey, Construction Project Manager City of Lincoln, LTU Asset Management and Performance tlacey@lincoln.ne.gov 402-430-5995
Zach Becker, Design Engineer City of Lincoln, LTU Asset Management and Performance zbecker@lincoln.ne.gov 402-613-3763
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