StarTran Stuff The Bus Event Set For April 18 and 19 Published on April 09, 2026 StarTran encourages community members to participate in the Stuff the Bus event April 18 and 19 by donating new items to Friendship Home, a local organization that helps those experiencing domestic violence by providing safe, emergency shelter and crisis services. Tagged as: , LTU
Open House for Two North Lincoln Projects set for April 23 Published on April 07, 2026 The Railroad Transportation Safety District (RTSD), Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (LPSNRD), and Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) invite community members to an open house Thursday, April 23, regarding two projects located in north Lincoln. The free event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the commons area at Lincoln North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St. Tagged as: , LTU
Portions of Three Streets to Close Beginning April 6 Published on April 03, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that portions of three streets will close beginning Monday, April 6. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Portion of 70th Street to Temporarily Close April 2 Published on April 01, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that 70th Street between Cornhusker Highway and Fletcher Avenue will close from 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 2, for emergency railroad track repairs. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
“O” Street Pre-Construction Traffic Changes Begin April 5 Published on March 31, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that traffic changes on “O” Street between 16th and 13th streets will begin Sunday, April 5. Westbound lanes will close for tree removal and pre-construction work, while one lane in each direction will remain open to traffic. Tagged as: , LTU
Separation of Yard Waste Begins April 1 Published on March 25, 2026 Beginning Wednesday, April 1, Lincoln garbage collectors will collect grass and leaves (yard waste), separately from household trash. State law requires that from April 1 through November 30, yard waste must be separated from other household waste. Tree trimmings, garden waste, and weeds may be included with regular household garbage. Tagged as: , LTU
Portion of South 40th Street to Temporarily Close March 25 Published on March 24, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that South 40th Street between “O” and “M” streets will close from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 25, for work related to the 40th Street Improvements Project. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU, Transportation
Portion of Havelock Avenue to Close Beginning March 24 Published on March 23, 2026 Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that Havelock Avenue between 70th and 84th streets will close beginning Tuesday, March 24, for emergency private water service repair. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, March 27. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Lincoln Welcomes Spring Game Visitors March 28 Published on March 23, 2026 The City of Lincoln will provide some accommodations similar to those offered during the regular Husker football season to fans attending the Nebraska football spring game at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Memorial Stadium. To avoid gameday traffic and parking challenges, fans are urged to visit lincoln.ne.gov/closures or use the Waze mobile app. Tagged as: , Closure, LTU
Residents Invited to Apply for Water Quality Landscape Funding Published on March 23, 2026 The City is now accepting applications for financial assistance for landscaping projects that focus on water quality. Residents can apply for the Rainscaping Lincoln-Sustainable Landscapes Cost Share Program until April 24 or until funding runs out. The program is offered by the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU) Watershed Management Division. Tagged as: , LTU