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Council hears updates on 203rd Street reconstruction and Loop River bridges project
Summary
Nebraska Department of Transportation updates to the council outlined progress on the 20 Third Street reconstruction (waterline, storm sewer, paving schedule) and early-stage work and closures for the Loop River South Bridges project, including a projected new bridge opening in April 2027.
City staff gave updates on two long-running transportation projects at the April 21 meeting.
Nebraska Department of Transportation staff reported that work on the 20 Third Street reconstruction included recent installation of a water line through an intersection, temporary pavement restoration and ongoing east–west work on storm sewer and paving preparations. The road reopened after the water-line work; officials said future closures will be necessary for final paving. DOT staff said they hope to have roads open in late August or early September but noted the project likely will not be fully complete until around November.
The Loop River South Bridges project is in early stages. DOT staff said crossover lane work was underway with traffic planned to move to the northbound bridge in the week of May 5, leaving one lane in each direction while the southbound bridge is prepared for demolition. They said in-river work is restricted until after Aug. 1 and that the Pawnee Park undercrossing likely will close later in May for south-side construction. Staff estimated the new bridge could open about April 2027; trail and crossing impacts were described as potentially long-term.
Council members asked about access for recreational users (airboats, ATVs) during in-river work; staff said the DOT had coordinated with local user groups and would provide passing areas when safe but that access would be restricted during blasting and other in-river work periods.
