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Julian, NE · Traffic & Transit
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Traffic pattern changes slated for Highway 48 bridge construction project in Red Oak
(Red Oak) -- Motorists in Red Oak are advised of a traffic pattern change around the ongoing Highway 48 bridge project beginning today. Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter says the bridge project has moved into its second phase with northbound and southbound traffic now driving along the west side of the bridge.
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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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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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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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Omaha driver’s wheel damaged by gap in railroad crossing; UP repairs hazard after First Alert 6 inquiry
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha car owner says he unexpectedly drove over a hazard at a railroad crossing that caused damage to his vehicle. A First Alert 6 investigation found the gap still open more than three days later — and prompted a same-day repair. The hazard. Rick...
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Cost to repair or demolish Omaha building that partially collapsed would come from streetcar funds
Funds to demolish or repair a building along the Omaha streetcar route that partially collapsed in June would come from the city's streetcar fund. The former Brother’s Lounge cocktail bar at 3810 Farnam St. experienced a foundational collapse amid heavy rainfall and streetcar construction. Steve Jensen, a longtime city planner and interim director of the streetcar authority, said the city of Omaha is still investigating what factors may have contributed to the collapse.