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Portion of Downtown “O” Street to Close Beginning May 18

By Tom Stanton May 14, 2026 | 4:06 PM

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities will be closing  “O” Street between 13th and 16th streets on Monday, May 18, for water main replacement and Black Hills Energy utility work. LTU says the  closure is part of Project “O” Street and will be in place until fall 2026.

The recommended detours are Antelope Valley Parkway, “L” Street, “K” Street, “P” Street, “Q” Street, Ninth Street, and 10th Street.  LTU is offering several ways for residents to stay updated on project:

  • Information on the project webpage at lincoln.ne.gov/ProjectOStreet.
  • Weekly construction updates on the project webpage.
  • Text message updates through TextLNK. To sign up, text “PROJECTOSTREET” to 91896.
  • A weekly Coffee with the Contractor meeting at 9 a.m. Wednsedays at the Music Box on 14th Street between “O” and “N” streets.

Travelers are encouraged to seek an alternate route and exercise caution around this closure.