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McCook, NE · Traffic & Transit
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I-180 Overnight Closures, City Street Projects to Affect Lincoln Traffic
Several construction projects will disrupt traffic in Lincoln beginning Tuesday, including back-to-back overnight closures of Interstate 180 and utility work affecting “A” Street and Touzalin Avenue. The Nebraska Department of Transportation says the I-180 closures are needed while crews install girders for the new U.S. Highway 6–Sun Valley...
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Aug. 27: Metro Transit reports strong ridership growth, approves bus purchase and pension updates
The Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha reported continued growth in ridership during its August meeting. There were more than 287,000 fixed-route trips provided in July, the highest July ridership since 2019. ORBT ridership reached a record high for the month, while K-12 student ridership also set a July record. Staff highlighted ongoing transportation planning efforts, including a safety survey focused on Ames Avenue, upcoming discussions with federal transportation officials and continued analysis of expanded microtransit service areas to help guide future transit planning.
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Interstate Closures To Impact Late Evening Downtown Traffic Later This Week
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sep 7)-Weather permitting, Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, the northbound lanes of Interstate 180 (I-180) heading out of downtown will be closed between 9 am and 6 pm Wednesday for the installation of girders for the new bridge structure over I-180 at U.S. Highway 6. Northbound I-180 traffic will be detoured at the O Street Intersection and directed to take O Street west to the US-77/O Street/I-80 interchange.
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MUD crews excavating, installing gas main at 120th Street, Military Road; lanes narrowed at intersection
OMAHA, NE. — Northwest Omaha drivers will notice lane restrictions at 120th Street and Military Road as Metropolitan Utilities District crews install a new gas main in the neighborhood. Cones are blocking off portions of 120th Street going north and Military Road going east to protect the excavation work.
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Two Lincoln roads to close on Tuesday due to construction projects
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said that two roads will close on Tuesday due to construction projects. According to LTU, 18th Street from Morton Street to Shooting Star Drive is set to close on Tuesday due to a water connection for new development. It is set to reopen on Sept. 16.
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Portions Of Two Streets To Close Beginning September 8
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sept. 5)–Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) this week announced that portions of two streets will close beginning Tuesday, September 8. The closures are as follows:. “A” Street between 56th Street and Eldon Drive will have intermittent westbound lane closures for utility work, with traffic shifted to the...
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Diesel gas prices reach new all-time high
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — According to GasBuddy, the national average price of diesel gas has reached an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon. The previous all-time high record was $5.82, set in June of 2022. “Diesel is the fuel that moves the economy, and when diesel prices reach record...
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Interstate Closures To Impact Late Evening Downtown Traffic Later This Week
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sep 7)-Weather permitting, Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, the northbound lanes of Interstate 180 (I-180) heading out of downtown will be closed between 9 am and 6 pm Wednesday for the installation of girders for the new bridge structure over I-180 at U.S. Highway 6. Northbound I-180 traffic will be detoured at the O Street Intersection and directed to take O Street west to the US-77/O Street/I-80 interchange.
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Truckers feel the pinch of fuel prices as diesel hits all-time high
Diesel prices have hit a new peak, and truckers are among those feeling the immediate impact. At a truck stop in west Lincoln, Deon Hines is filling up with some high-priced diesel and shared what he thinks. “Ridiculous. But it’s necessary for the job, y’know?” he said.
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Two street closures coming to Lincoln next week for utility work
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) announced that portions of two streets will close starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. “A” Street between 56th Street and Eldon Drive will have periodic westbound lane closures for utility work, with traffic shifted to the common left turn lane. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, Sept. 25.
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City Provides Tips For Game Day Traffic
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sep 5)–Route options into Lincoln:. Visitors from Omaha or the northeast have five exit options off of I-80. They include the Lincoln Airport exit 399, Ninth Street exit 401 (pre-games only), 27th Street exit 403, 56th Street Exit 405, and Waverly Exit 409. The Lincoln Airport Exit 399 and 27th Street Exit 403 have no construction impacting these routes.
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City Launches Downtown Parking Study
Think there’s nowhere to park in downtown Lincoln? The city’s parking manager says finding an available space shouldn’t be the problem. “There’s plenty of parking downtown,” Parking Manager Tony Bisesi said. “Whether it’s during the day, whether it’s night, there is plenty of parking downtown. If you want to go to a parking garage, it’s first hour free.”
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Gas prices spike ahead of Labor Day weekend travel in Nebraska, Iowa
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers hitting the road for Labor Day weekend are paying more to get there, according to AAA. Gas prices across Nebraska and Iowa have climbed nearly a dollar higher than they were a year ago. Gas prices in Omaha are sitting at $3.75 a gallon. “It’s...
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CU tests new parking system
New parking system changes how Creighton students use campus lots. Creighton University has implemented a new parking system for the 2026-27 academic year, changing how students park on campus and separating parking areas for residential and commuter students. The changes include new parking lot signage, designated areas for first-year students,...
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City Provides Tips For Game Day Traffic
LINCOLN–(KFOR Sep 5)–Route options into Lincoln:. Visitors from Omaha or the northeast have five exit options off of I-80. They include the Lincoln Airport exit 399, Ninth Street exit 401 (pre-games only), 27th Street exit 403, 56th Street Exit 405, and Waverly Exit 409. The Lincoln Airport Exit 399 and 27th Street Exit 403 have no construction impacting these routes.