Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced Thursday that portions of five streets will close beginning Friday and continuing through next week. The closures include:
- Canopy Street between Q and R Streets and R Street between the alley east of the Red 1 Garage and 7th Street will close beginning Friday, May 22, for a high school graduation. The streets are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, May 26.
- Adams Street from 63rd to 64th Streets will have a westbound lane closure beginning Tuesday, May 26, for utility work. Westbound traffic will be diverted into the common center turn lane. The street is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, May 27.
- Adams Street from 94th to 98th Streets will close beginning Tuesday, May 26, for pavement repairs. The street is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, May 28.
- North 56th Street from Adams to Cleveland Streets will close beginning Tuesday, May 26, for utility work. The street is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, May 27.
- North 27th Street from W to Vine Streets will have a southbound outside lane closure beginning Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. for utility work.
All re-openings are subject to weather permitting. Travelers are encouraged to seek an alternative route and exercise caution around these closures.