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Lewis, IA · Traffic & Transit
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Several Nebraska cities offering free rides to polls on Election Day
Some major cities in Nebraska will be offering affordable ways to get voters to the polls on Nov. 3. From Omaha to Scottsbluff, public transit options will give riders more options to place their vote while cutting costs and overcoming transportation barriers. Metro Transit Omaha’s Bus to Ballot program will...
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Bellevue Moves Forward With Plans for Highway 34 Traffic Signals and Fort Crook Road Extension
A long-awaited second access route for Normandy Hills residents moved another step forward Tuesday, October 20, as the Bellevue City Council approved additional engineering work for the Fort Crook Road extension and traffic signal improvements along Highway 34. The planned extension would connect the neighborhood to Highway 34 through the...
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South 27th Street intersection to close for signal work until early winter
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced Thursday that the intersection of South 27th Street and Sheridan Boulevard will close Monday, Oct. 26 for traffic signal work. The work is expected to be completed by early winter, according to LTU. Sheridan Boulevard between Lake Street and Bradfield Drive...
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Omahans report local gas outages, industry group says supply squeeze is worse than usual this year
Some gas stations in the Omaha area are running low on fuel or have run out, according to drivers and at least one station. Drivers have posted on social media for several days about empty pumps at stations in Omaha, Papillion and La Vista, including some Casey’s and Sam’s Club locations.
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Fort Street closure in Omaha near 120th to last 15 months
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A stretch of Fort Street between 120th and 132nd closed Friday, Oct. 16 for construction that is expected to last 15 months. The plan is to rebuild the bridge over Big Papillion Creek, expand the road to four lanes and add sidewalks. The full closure was...
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Portions of several streets in Lincoln to temporarily close starting Monday, Oct. 19
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several Lincoln streets are set to close starting Monday for various projects around Lincoln. Starting Monday, 10th Street, from N to P streets, will have two lanes closed on the east side due to a water main installation. The installation will last until Dec. 4. Part...
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Omaha drivers report gas station supply issues across the metro; Pillen signs EO to help
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Run into a gas station that has supply issues this weekend? You might not be the only one. First Alert 6 has received multiple reports from viewers that gas stations in the metro are running low on - or are completely out of - fuel. Viewers...
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Celebrating National School Bus Safety Week
This week, we are celebrating National School Bus Safety Week with the theme: "Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes." Every day, hundreds of students rely on our yellow buses to get them to and from school safely. To highlight the importance of safety on and off the bus, we're sharing essential safety tips for both our student riders and fellow motorists in our community.
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Northwest Omaha neighbors raise traffic, safety concerns ahead of go-date for Fort Street widening project
NORTHWEST OMAHA, NE. — Construction on Fort Street in northwest Omaha is set to begin Oct. 26, shutting down portions of the road as the city of Omaha widens it from two lanes to four. The project spans Fort Street between 120th and 126th streets. The new lanes will...
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Rain leads to multiple morning crashes across Omaha metro
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Steady rain is making for a slick Thursday morning drive across the Omaha metro. There have been several crashes already reported on Interstate 80, Highway 370 and the Dodge Expressway. A crash was reported shortly before 5:30 a.m. on eastbound I-80 near Fairview, just east of...
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The October 15th Road Construction Report
Ongoing utility work at Turner Boulevard intersections with Farnam and Harney. Anticipate completion this fall. Mainline track work continues in Blackstone and Midtown. This construction blocks the north lane of Farnam Street and street parking from 31st to 39th Streets. Construction in the north lanes will be completed in early 2027 and construction will flip to the south lanes to complete the eastbound tracks and stops through Blackstone and Midtown.
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Traffic alert: Crews to close stretch of Fort Street for bridge reconstruction, other projects
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - City officials are planning an informational meeting before planned improvements to a section of Fort Street near Tranquility Park, in northwest Omaha, get started later this month. The public is welcome to attend to learn about the project before it gets underway along Fort Street between...
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I-80 Closures, Detours Begin October 12 at the I-680 Interchange in Omaha
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reports that, weather permitting, overnight road closures will begin Monday, October 12, through Thursday, October 15, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on I-80, from reference post 447 to reference post 445. Westbound I-80 will be closing at the I-680 interchange and traffic will...