Residents are invited to attend an open house on Thursday, April 23, to learn more about two upcoming projects in north Lincoln, one regarding viaduct improvements and the other regarding flood risk.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) says the event will be hosted in the commons area at Lincoln North Star High School (5801 N. 33rd St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Project staff with the city and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District will share design and construction information, answer questions, and take comments. The latest updates and construction timelines will be provided for the following projects:
North 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway Viaduct Improvement Project
This project will enhance the rail corridor between North 27th and North 48th streets by closing two at-grade railroad crossings at 33rd street and at 35th and Adams streets and will construct a new viaduct over the railroad corridor. LTU says the viaduct is designed to improve safety by reducing conflicts between trains and other transportation modes, reduce delays at rail crossings, and enhance mobility for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.
The project combines local, state, federal, and railroad funding. For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/33rdCornhusker or subscribe for updates through TextLNK by texting “33CORNHUSKER” to 91896.
Deadmans Run Flood Reduction Project
This work extends from North 48th Street downstream to Cornhusker Highway and is designed to reduce flood risk and improve safety for nearby property owners. The project is expected to remove approximately 480 homes, businesses, and other structures from the floodplain. Planned improvements include detention basins to hold excess water and channel enhancements to improve flow.
The project will be funded jointly by LTU and the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District.
For more information, visit lincoln.ne.gov/DeadmansRun.