Leighton Avenue Improvement Project Postponed Until May 13

Published on May 06, 2024

The Leighton Avenue improvement project originally scheduled to begin May 6 has been postponed to May 13. Leighton Avenue will be closed between North 56th and North 63rd streets for a Lincoln on the Move project.

The street will be closed to through-traffic during construction. Access to individual properties within the closure area will be maintained to the fullest extent possible, but some restrictions will be necessary to complete the work. This work is the first of three phases for the improvement project scheduled to be completed in fall 2024. Additional phases include:

• Phase 2: North 63rd to 70th streets
• Phase 3: North 48th to 53rd streets

Lincoln on the Move is a six-year street investment focused on enhancing Lincoln’s street infrastructure that will dedicate an additional $96 million to street projects in Lincoln through 2025.

Digital message signs will alert traffic to upcoming work and closures. Travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and exercise caution around work zones. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities appreciates the public’s patience during this work and reminds residents that project dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.

For more information on this Lincoln on the Move project, visit lincoln.ne.gov/streets or contact James Puls, LTU, at 402-525-5641 or jpuls@lincoln.ne.gov. Current information on street closures is also available at lincoln.ne.gov/closures or through the Waze mobile app.