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Heavy rain, slick roads to slow morning Omaha metro commute
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha metro commuters face a stormy start to the workweek Monday as heavy rain moves through during the morning drive. First Alert 6 Traffic Reporter Jaret Lansford warns drivers to prepare for slick conditions. Lansford says in the Traffic Blog that soggy roads could lead to travel problems, hydroplaning, and sudden delays across the metro.
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October hearing set for Clarinda school bus time extension
(Clarinda) -- Clarinda school officials want input on a potential extension of bus ride time for students. Recently, the Clarinda School Board set a public hearing for its October 14 meeting on a proposed 15-minute ride time expansion. Clarinda School Superintendent Jeff Privia tells KMA News the extension would give bus drivers extra time in case of delays along the route.
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NDOT plans to remove worn overlay on West Dodge Expressway bridge deck
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Drivers who use the West Dodge Expressway may have noticed wear and tear on the bridge deck. It’s not a safety concern for drivers, but it could expose the deck to harsh winter weather. The tens of thousands of drivers who use the Dodge Expressway...
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Traffic Alert: Festivals to snarl weekend travel at two Omaha metro locations
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two festivals will affect traffic in different parts of the metro this weekend, with heavy congestion expected near 192nd and Pacific on Friday and road closures continuing through the weekend near 24th and L streets. Shadow Ridge Music Festival. The Shadow Ridge Music Festival takes place...
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Streetcar relief fund has paid out more than $4M to Omaha businesses
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Businesses along the Omaha Streetcar route say they are fighting every day to keep their doors open. A month after a $5 million fund launched to give them an assist, officials say most of the money is already out the door. Daniel Lawse — whose wife,...
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Portions of Several Streets to Close Week of September 14
Several Lincoln streets will be closed or restricted next week for construction, pavement repairs and special events. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities says South 48th Street between Cotner Boulevard and Sumner Street will close Monday, September 14, for a Lincoln on the Move street improvement project. The closure is expected to...
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Water main repair forces lane closure on Superior Street in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced an eastbound lane closure on Superior Street between North 26th and 27th streets due to emergency water main repairs. The roadway will be reduced to one lane, but the left-turn and right-turn lanes will remain open, the department said Wednesday. An...
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Two Lincoln streets close beginning today
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two Lincoln street closures are beginning today. The first closure is A Street between 56th Street and Eldon Drive will have westbound lane closures for utility work, according to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU). The utility work is expected to be finished by Friday, Sept. 25.
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Repairs to Oak Street, Highway 48 stoplights in Red Oak slated for Wednesday
(Red Oak) -- Motorists are advised of repairs slated for the traffic lights at a busy intersection in Red Oak Wednesday. Red Oak city officials say crews with the city and Russell Electric are expected to begin repairs to the stop lights at the intersection of Highway 48 and Oak Street at around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
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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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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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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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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.