Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Lefler Middle School - Media Room 1100 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68510
Lincoln on the Move is investing in improvements to approximately 0.8 miles of 48th Street from Normal Boulevard to Cotner Boulevard. These improvements include a mill and overlay of the existing surface, curb and gutter and base repairs where required, joint and crack sealing, public utility adjustments, pavement markings and inlet top replacements. Additional work with other funding sources includes upgrades to the existing curb ramps to comply with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The existing traffic signal control will be removed at the intersection of 48th and Sumner streets. Intersection improvements being considered at this intersection include either a two-way stop, or a mini-roundabout with a raised central island and additional signage and pavement markings. The traffic signal pole in the northeast corner of 48th Street and Normal Boulevard will also be reconstructed as part of this project.
Work is being coordinated with a water main replacement project in the same area.
This project is programmed as a part of the commitment to voters to invest significant sales tax funds into improvement of existing streets. The project will be funded jointly from the Highway Allocation Funds (aka-Gas Tax) and ¼ cent sales tax for streets in accordance with ballot language.
Construction is anticipated to take place in 2026 and 2027.
Lane closures will be needed for signal work at 48th and South streets and paving work north of 48th Street and Normal Boulevard. A full closure of the street is anticipated to facilitate construction elsewhere. Sidewalk closures for ramp reconstructions at various intersections will also be needed.
Craig Aldridge, Design Engineer City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities caldridge@lincoln.ne.gov 402-416-5349
Marc Rosso, Construction Engineer City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities mrosso@lincoln.ne.gov 531-207-3244