Project “O” Street

Welcome to Project “O” Street Temporary detours. Permanent Progress.

The City of Lincoln is making a major reinvestment along “O” Street and the surrounding blocks in the heart of our community. Through Project “O” Street, the City will replace aging water mains, repair and resurface streets and sidewalks, and install new amenities along both “O” Street and the 14th Street Music District. These improvements support local businesses, residents, customers, commuters, and visitors in one of Lincoln’s most active corridors.

By coordinating and streamlining these investments, the City aims to shorten the construction timeline, reduce repeat disruptions, and make more efficient use of public resources. Construction has been scheduled to avoid the busiest times downtown, including football season and major community events. While the work will bring temporary disruptions, it will result in a stronger, safer, and more vibrant downtown that better serves you and your customers.

Project Update: Summer 2025 PDF(, 0B)

What to Expect

  • Improved Infrastructure New water mains, smoother streets, upgraded sidewalks, and safer crossings
  • Better Public Spaces Enhanced lighting, landscaping, and public amenities that support shopping, dining, festivals, and foot traffic
  • Real-Time Updates Easy access to current construction information, maps, and detours

South side of “O” Street from 13th to 14th streets South side of “O” from 13th to 14th (, 0B) “O” Street between 14th Street & Centennial Mall “O” between 14th & Centennial Mall (, 0B) Old City Hall near 9th & “O” Streets looking east Old City Hall near 9th & “O” looking east (, 0B)

Project Schedule

  • Phase 1 Late Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
  • Phase 2 Spring 2026 - Fall 2026
  • Phase 3 Summer 2026 - Fall 2027

Construction is anticipated to begin on the east end near 16th street and move west to 9th street.

Timeline image depicting phase 3 on “O” Street from 9th to 10th streets; phase 2 on “O” Street from 11th to 14th streets and 11th Street from “N” to “P” streets; Phase 1 on “O” Street from 14th to 16th streets, 14th Street from “N” to “P” streets and alleyways off of 14th Street(, 0B)