08/12/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/12/2022 15:00
Published on August 12, 2022
School Zone Improvement Project also continues
With most Lincoln schools beginning classes next week, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) urges drivers and pedestrians to use caution around Lincoln on the Move and other street projects underway near schools.
The six-year Lincoln on the Move program is investing an additional $78 million in street infrastructure through 2025. Lincoln on the Move projects near schools include:
Two additional work areas include:
Travelers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Drivers are reminded to exercise caution around all work zones. LTU appreciates the public's patience during this work and reminds residents that project dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen circumstances.
More information on Lincoln on the Move projects can be found at lincoln.ne.gov/LOTM. For all projects, go to lincoln.ne.gov/projects. Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov/closures or through the Waze mobile app.
Drivers are also reminded to take precautions in and around school zones. Slow down and be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists, both in school zones and in neighborhoods surrounding schools.
LTU's School Zone Improvement Project continues to improve safety for students and pedestrians and to meet national school zone safety standards. This project will eventually examine all 84 school zones in Lincoln, and improvements will be made when funding is available.
School zone improvements are in progress at Belmont, Clinton, Morley, and Saratoga Elementary. Improvements have been completed at Holmes, Kahoa and Robinson Elementary Schools; Lux and Park Middle Schools; and St. Teresa Catholic School.
School zone improvements vary by location, and can include the installation of signs to alert drivers to upcoming school zones and lower speed limits. Improvements could also include enhancing primary walking routes with signed and marked crosswalks and Rapid Flashing Beacons and adding curb ramps for wheelchairs, bicycles and others who have trouble negotiating curbs.
More information on Lincoln's School Zone Improvement Project is available at lincoln.ne.gov/SchoolZone.