City Previews Summer Street Improvements and Construction Plans
Published on May 13, 2025
Summer projects part of City’s $51.1 million in transportation infrastructure and investments this fiscal year
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director, today outlined significant community-wide street infrastructure improvements planned for the 2025 construction season designed to enhance public safety, boost economic growth, and contribute to a higher quality of life for all Lincoln residents.
“Investing in our community’s street infrastructure is a priority pillar for my administration. Well-maintained streets enhance public safety, spur economic growth, and contribute to our high quality of life,” Mayor Gaylor Baird said.
In 2025, LTU will initiate 19 street projects, including nearly 54 lane miles of arterial streets and nearly 14 lane miles of residential streets in all quadrants of Lincoln. Summer projects are part of the City’s $51.1 million in transportation infrastructure and investments this fiscal year and includes work on bridges, traffic signals, and sidewalks.
Since 2019, the City has improved or constructed 194 lane miles of arterial streets and 162 lane miles of residential streets, representing $309.5 million in transportation infrastructure investments.
Joining Mayor Gaylor Baird and Director Elliott were Councilmember James Michael Bowers; Jason Ball, Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO; and Aaron Herold, Amigos Franchise Employee Owner.
Elliott noted that residential street improvement projects will take place in the Eastridge, Arnold Heights, South 48th Street and Vintage Heights Neighborhoods. Some arterial street projects will include work on Adams Street, North 33rd Street, Pine Lake Road and Nebraska Parkway between 48th and 56th streets. She said LTU will continue seeking residents’ input regarding street improvement projects.
“With each project, we want to do our best at informing and engaging our community as we work to enhance projects by incorporating public input we receive. Keep an eye out for more public open houses, virtual public meetings, or other city engagement opportunities and help us elevate our improvement projects across Lincoln even more,” Elliott said.
Ball highlighted how investments in infrastructure facilitates economic growth for Lincoln.
“The ongoing investment in streets and roads allows Lincoln to support economic development, tourism, and overall community growth. Businesses want to be where community expansion is happening, and where steady, stable infrastructure investments are made,” Ball said. “Extending infrastructure allows for more housing development to occur, making it possible for Lincoln to remain competitive in recruiting talent and new residents.”
Bowers touted his successful advocacy for additional funding in the City budget for sidewalk repairs. As a result, the City is now able to double its investment in sidewalk repairs over the next two years. LTU expects to rehabilitate 28 miles of sidewalks this year and replace nearly 4 miles of sidewalks.
“By prioritizing infrastructure enhancements to streets and sidewalks in every corner of Lincoln, we are fostering an environment where all residents can enjoy mobility, opportunity, and meaningful connection to our community,” Bowers said.
Herold said upcoming work on Pine Lake Road between 14th and 32nd streets is important because the street takes customers to a variety of popular businesses.
“Street improvements enhance the beauty of the surrounding area and assist with maintaining safety for all. I have no doubt by the end of the construction season, businesses, residents, parents, student-drivers, and other customers will feel the improvements,” Herold said.