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Hampton, NE · Traffic & Transit
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Old Cheney Road set to reopen next week after water main break
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — On Aug. 14, a water main break occurred on Old Cheney Road from 27th to The Knolls streets. Today, Erika Hill, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Communications and Public Affairs Manager told Channel 8 that the roads should be opened by Monday, Aug. 31. Hill...
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South Omaha homeowner says railroad crossing sign hurts curb appeal; city could pay to move it
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A longtime South Omaha homeowner says he has lost curb appeal because of a poorly placed warning sign — and taxpayer money may be used to fix the issue. Larry Stephens lives along South 48th Street, where a street widening project is almost complete. He noticed a sign warning of a railroad crossing ahead had been cemented into the edge of the sidewalk right in front of his front door.
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Lincoln’s average for a gallon of gas jumps above $4, per Gasbuddy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The average for a gallon of gas in Nebraska is rising. According to Gasbuddy’s weekly report released early Monday, Lincoln’s average at the pump is now at $4.06/gallon. That’s more than 6 cents higher than a week ago and is now higher than the national average of $4.05/gallon.
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Two major Omaha routes to have closures start later this week
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Part of 56th Street in south Lincoln closing Tuesday for traffic signal project
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A portion of northbound 56th Street in south Lincoln will close Tuesday night for a traffic signal base removal project. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said northbound 56th Street between Old Cheney Road and Nebraska Parkway will close from 7 to 10 p.m. The recommended detour is...
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Even Nebraska Locals Dread Driving Through This City At Rush Hour
Rush hour has a special talent for turning a ten-minute drive into a test of character. You know the feeling. Brake lights stack up, one lane suddenly becomes the wrong lane, and the shortcut you trusted yesterday is somehow worse today. By the time traffic finally moves, the playlist has...
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Parts of several Lincoln streets to close week of Aug. 16 due to student move ins and Project O Street
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced that parts of several Lincoln streets will close beginning the week of Aug. 16 due to student move ins and Project O Street improvements. LTU said 14th Street between W and Vine streets and Vine Street between 14th to 16th streets...
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Semi crash spills sand, pulls pole onto I-80 in Omaha over lunch hour
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers making their way through the Omaha metro on Interstate 80 around noon came across quite the traffic jam. The backup originated with an eastbound truck hitting the dividing wall near the 84th Street exit. The impact broke a pole and spilled a large amount of...
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Portions Of Three Streets to Close Beginning August 22 and 24
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 22)–Portions of three Lincoln streets will close August 22 and 24. The closures are as follows:. Havelock Avenue between 84th and 98th streets will close from 9 a.m., Saturday, August 22, to 5 p.m., Sunday, August 23, for Gravel Worlds. 14th Street between “P” and “Q”...
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Lincoln and Omaha Embrace Roundabouts in Vision Zero Traffic Plans
As cities grapple with growing traffic concerns, roundabouts are increasingly being considered as a viable solution. These circular intersections are gaining popularity due to their ability to function smoothly even during power outages and reduce maintenance costs over time, compared to traditional signalized intersections. “Roundabouts are traditionally more expensive up...
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What not to do: People caught on traffic cameras driving through flooded streets in Lincoln
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Blondo Street construction mix-up causes traffic backups near Waterloo
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Since last Friday, drivers taking a detour near Waterloo have run into a traffic nightmare. After First Alert 6 began asking questions, it appears an untimely project is on a faster track toward completion. Blondo Street is a marked detour for traffic since West Dodge Street...
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Museum in David City highlights railroad and Butler county history
DAVID CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - If you enjoy railroad history, you may want to pay a visit to the Butler County Museum, which is housed inside a former Burlington railroad depot. “This depot was the last Burlington station for David City here,” Reisdorff said. “It was built in 1915 in response to requests by citizens for the railroad to build a better station building than they had here.”
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City of Crete is granted $1.15 million for enhanced rail safety and infrastructure
CRETE, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced that the City of Crete has been awarded $1.15 million from the Federal-State Partnership (FSP) Project Planning Grant. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration. It provides funding for enhancing rail safety...