The purpose of this project is to preserve and extend the service life of existing facilities and enhance safety by using safety conscious design. The improvements would satisfy existing and future traffic needs and conditions in a manner conducive to safety, durability, and economy of maintenance. The need of the project is to address curb and pavement conditions; lack of center turn lane from 40th to 48th; curb ramps; inlet tops; address crash rates and delay times at intersections; and address access management needs by evaluating streets and driveways for potential closure.
This project would rehabilitate approximately one mile of “A” Street between 40th and 56th streets. The project would consist of a mill and overlay of “A” Street from 40th to 56th streets; adding a center turn lane along “A” Street from 40th to 48th streets; and repairing the pavement base as needed. It would reconstruct pedestrian ramps and would also reconstruct inlet tops, curb and gutter.
Other improvements would include signal replacements at the intersections of 50th Street, South Cotner Boulevard and “A” Street; 48th and “A” streets; and 48th Street and South Cotner Boulevard. A roundabout will be evaluated for installation at the intersection of 40th and “A” streets. The project will also analyze the pedestrian crossing near 52nd Street, which may result in removal of the pedestrian signal and installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). There is potential for permanent closure of access to “A” Street from 50th Street.
Construction is tentatively planned to occur in 2028.
Please contact the City of Lincoln with any questions, comments, or concerns you would like to share regarding the proposed project.
Danielle Vachal, Design Project Manager City of Lincoln, Transportation and Utilities Email: dvachal@lincoln.ne.gov Phone: 531-289-8211