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Lincoln approves interlocal and NDOT LPA agreement to advance 33rd Street–Cornhusker Highway design
Summary
Council approved an interlocal and an LPA agreement clarifying funding and responsibility for final design and construction engineering on the 33rd Street/Cornhusker Highway project; staff said RTSD will provide local match, the city contributes 1.5% of Lincoln on the Move, and a large federal grant had been secured.
The Lincoln City Council on Nov. 24 approved an interlocal agreement with the Railroad Transportation Safety District and a Local Public Agency agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation to advance final design, right-of-way and construction engineering for the 33rd Street and Cornhusker Highway project.
Elizabeth Elliott, director of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, told the council the interlocal “outlines the financial responsibilities” and that RTSD is providing the local match while the city contributes 1.5% of Lincoln on the Move. She said the project has also received a large federal grant. Elliott said final design procurement and additional public engagement will follow; she estimated early work around 2027–2028 and another council member referenced a possible completion timeframe in 2031.
Council adopted both agreements on recorded roll-call votes. The approvals clarify which partners are responsible for funding and construction oversight as the city moves to advertise final design services and secure consultant contracts.
The project moves into a procedural design phase; staff said more public outreach sessions will be scheduled during consultant selection and the final design process.
