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Downtown Omaha streets reopen as streetcar project progresses
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The city is reopening several streets near the Old Market this week as the streetcar project moves along. 11th Street south of Harney reopened Monday along with 16th Street between Howard and Harney. Crews also removed traffic control measures on Farnam between 11th and 13th. Business...
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Normal I-680 travel resumes after rainy morning crashes slow Omaha commute
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Showers made for slick conditions and a busy Tuesday morning commute across the Omaha metro, with multiple crashes reported on interstates and city streets. A southbound I-680 crash near Pacific Street has cleared and all lanes are now open after backups had stretched to Fort Street.
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Highway 77 closed for nearly two hours after crash
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Parking violations in Lincoln increase following return of license plate readers
Lincoln Parking Services records show that parking citations soared after the organization brought back automated license plate readers. Lincoln Parking Services renewed a lapsed contract with Genetec Advantage, a software maintenance and support program, in January 2024, bringing its mobile and fixed license plate readers back into operation. A table...
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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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N-15 Platte River Bridge South of Schuyler Closed for Emergency Repairs
Norfolk, NE- The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has closed the Nebraska Highway 15 Platte River Bridge south of Schuyler for emergency repairs following a routine bridge inspection. The closure affects N-15 between County Road C and Spur 12A. Detour signs for local traffic intend to be installed as soon...
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Two people hospitalized after serious crash on Highway 77 in southwest Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were hospitalized after a crash on Highway 77 in southwest Lincoln on Monday. It happened on Highway 77 between West Old Cheney Road and Rosa Parks Way at 6:39 a.m. Nebraska State Patrol said they were notified of a crash that occurred on Highway...
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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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City of Lincoln announces snowplow upgrades, storm text alerts ahead of winter
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN)— The city of Lincoln is preparing to keep roads clear ahead of winter weather with updates to help LTU respond more efficiently when snow falls. Six LTU snowplows now have new software that works with existing sensors to track road conditions and help apply the right amount of deicing material in real time.
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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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Husker football shuttle service says Lincoln denied request to lease equipment, drivers
The new operator of the longstanding Nebraska football gameday shuttle services said Wednesday that the city declined its request to lease equipment and drivers. Husker football gameday shuttle operator Pronto Corporation penned an open letter to Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird. The California-based company, under the brand name iPronto, said it has had to bring in vehicles from Omaha, Council Bluffs and Kansas City and used, “on some runs school buses because no motorcoach was available.”
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Highway milling, resurfacing underway
BEATRICE – Construction crews Monday began milling and resurfacing of a portion of a major highway through a southeast Nebraska city. U.S. Highway 136, better known locally as Court Street in Beatrice….saw work get underway near the intersection with 21st Street. Construction crews were milling the westbound lane,...
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City Ready to Keep Streets Safe During Winter Weather
LINCOLN–(News Release Oct. 22)–Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director, today said the City has personnel, materials and equipment ready to help ensure safe driving conditions in snowy and icy conditions. “We are committed to effective and efficient winter operations that clear...
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Students Face Traffic Jams in School Parking Lot
The final bell rings, students grab their bags, and the parking lot quickly fills with cars trying to leave. For some students, getting out of the parking lot can be almost as frustrating as sitting through a long school day. While finding a parking spot isn’t always a problem, getting...