LTU Announces Reopening of South 56th Street

LTU Announces Reopening of South 56th Street

Published on December 15, 2025

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced that South 56th Street between Normal and Pioneers boulevards is now open. Crews have completed the main improvements for this phase of the project.

"We're pleased to open South 56th Street," said Thomas Shafer, Assistant Director of Transportation. "These upgrades provide smoother travel, improved safety, and better accessibility for pedestrians, while helping minimize future disruptions. We thank the community, including nearby residents and businesses, for their patience throughout this project."

Completed work includes:

• Reconstruction of the 56th and Van Dorn Street intersection
• Resurfacing of asphalt between Van Dorn Street and Pioneers Boulevard, including mill and overlay work
• Coordination with local utilities to relocate infrastructure as needed to support current and future improvements
• Repairs to asphalt and concrete on southbound 56th Street between Spruce and Calvert streets
• Reconstruction and upgrades for sidewalk ramps along southbound 56th Street between Spruce and Calvert streets to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards

Crews will return in spring 2026 to complete the project with minimal disruption to traffic. Remaining work includes joint repairs and concrete patches on northbound lanes between Spruce Street and Lowell Avenue and installation of new curb ramps and pedestrian signals at the intersection of South 56th Street and Pioneers Boulevard. Construction began in spring 2025.

More information on street and utility improvement projects is available at lincoln.ne.gov/projects. LTU updates the free Waze app daily with street closures to help users plan trips and avoid construction areas.

Residents can sign up for TextLNK updates to stay informed about street and utility infrastructure projects. TextLNK provides information on construction schedules, detours, and project progress so you can plan your travel with confidence. Visit lincoln.ne.gov/TextLNK for a list of projects and keywords.