Downtown Street Resurfacing Project Underway

04/4/12

The Downtown Street Resurfacing Project will stretch over 6 miles and 11 streets in downtown Lincoln. Workers from Pavers Inc. will be milling off two inches of existing driving surfaces and overlay them with new asphalt, pedestrian curb ramps that don’t meet ADA standards will be reconstructed and seven traffic signals will be replaced.

The reconstruction of pedestrian curb ramps will take approximately two weeks, the replacement of the traffic signals will take approximately four weeks and the street resurfacing will last until November 2012. While other areas of deteriorated sidewalks, curbs or gutters will not be replaced during this project, they will be noted for future repair projects.

The pedestrian curb ramps being replaced are along K and L Streets from 9th to 17th Streets. Three of the traffic signals being replaced are on N Street (13th, 14th and Centennial Mall) and the four others are on Q Street (9th, 10th, 16th and 17th).

There will be no full street closures at this time, but the City is planning on closing select lanes to carry out construction during traffic. Pedestrian detour routes will be marked with signs for all work impacting sidewalk access.

Access to businesses, residences, and parking garages will be maintained, but there may be instances when access is limited. On-street parking will be temporarily impacted until work in or adjacent to those parking areas is completed.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $5,240,000, and since 80% of the project will be federally funded, the local share of the project will be $1,087,000.

Visit downtownlincoln.org/street-updates for more information.

Recent and ongoing developments spotlight the reoccurring vitality of downtown Lincoln:

Last month resulted in a large amount of building improvements and alterations, leading to an investment of $187,100 in downtown construction projects. This includes $230,000 worth of retail enhancements, $10,000,000 worth of public works and utilities enhancements, $75,000 worth of church enhancements, and $161,000 worth of office/professional building improvements.

Shop the Blocks on April 19th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. in Downtown Lincoln!

Checkin: Hour Lounge on 14th & O Street from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Shop: 20 boutiques offering 20% off storewide, or special discounted items, plus giveaways, photobooths, and more!

Enjoy: Appetizers, desserts and beverages from local restaurants and caterers served inside the stores!

Ride: Luxury Limosine will provide transportation between the stores in their stretch Hummer limo and Excursion limo from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

After Party: Check back in to Hour Lounge after the event is over for your chance to win hundreds of dollars in gift cards, swag bags, and other great prizes!

All-Access Passes are on sale now!  Visit ShoptheBlocks.com for passes and more info.

Founded in 1967, the Downtown Lincoln Association provides services and champions initiatives for maintaining and enhancing our vibrant downtown. Our vision is to create an energetic downtown environment where we live, learn, work, invest and play. DLA has evolved into a multi-faceted organization supporting a wide range of programs and activities including maintenance, economic development and advocacy.

For a complete listing of downtown businesses, events and residences visit downtownlincoln.org. ‘Like’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/downtownlincoln.

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