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South Cotner Boulevard Closures Begin July 12

Published on July 08, 2021

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, July 12, sections of South Cotner Boulevard between South and “O” streets will be closed for a Lincoln on the Move arterial street improvement project. There will be no side street access onto South Cotner Boulevard and the sidewalks on both sides of the street will be closed.

Sections of South Cotner Boulevard will be reopened as projects are completed. The work will be done as follows:

South Street to South 48th Street
South 48th Street to “A” Street – The intersection of South 48th and South Cotner streets will also be closed during this work.
“A” Street to Randolph Street
Randolph Street to “O” Street – One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times in this section.

StarTran bus routes 53-SouthPointe and 54-Veterans Hospital may be affected during this project. The entire project is scheduled to be completed by October 1. Digital signs will alert travelers to upcoming work and closures. Access to homes and businesses will be maintained whenever possible. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. Travelers should seek alternate routes.

This project is designed to enhance the safety and longevity of the street and includes new pavement surface, new pavement markings, and upgrades to the existing curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Lincoln on the Move is a six-year initiative anticipated to provide $78 million for additional street projects through 2025.

Drivers are reminded to exercise caution around work zones. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) appreciates the public's patience during this project.

For more information on StarTran routes and detours, visit transit.lincoln.ne.gov or call 402-476-1234.

For more information about this project, visit lincoln.ne.gov (search: Cotner) or contact Jess Sundeen, LTU, at 402-416-5341 or jsundeen@lincoln.ne.gov. For more information on Lincoln on the Move projects, visit streets.lincoln.ne.gov. Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov/closures or through the Waze mobile app.