Omaha Rapid Bus Transit construction to begin soon

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Bus stops along Dodge and Douglas streets will relocate this week in preparation for Metro Transit's ORBT (Omaha Rapid Bus Transit) construction.

Metro Transit says ORBT will start operation next spring and asks the community to be safe and respectful during the construction process.

According to the ORBT website, the service will unite smart technology and streamlined travel to create a faster, more frequent public transportation.

The transit investment is the biggest the region has seen in years, allowing Omaha to compete with other metropolitan areas.

The Weitz Company will lay the foundation for each station, including platform preparation, roadway improvements and travel upgrades.

Metro Transit says construction time will vary by location and temporary closures of adjacent travel lanes will occur. Near all platform construction sites, temporary bus stops will be installed.

Due to safety concerns and space constraints, sidewalk access may be limited. Metro Transit encourages pedestrians to find alternate routes until construction is completed at each site.

Construction starts mid-August to build the ORBT stations. The construction team will start at Metro's Westroads Transit Center and work eastward along Dodge St.

To prepare for construction, the Omaha Metro bus system will relocate bus stops on Dodge and Douglas streets for pedestrian and rider safety.

Relocation takes place on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 2.

The following is a list of affected stops:

Westbound

Park Ave & Dodge NE – Use Turner Blvd & Dodge NE -
33^rd & Dodge NE –Relocated east of current location. Additional stop located at 34^th & Dodge NE
42^nd & Dodge NE – Relocated to the northwest corner
49^th & Dodge NE – Use 48^th & Dodge NE or 50^th & Dodge NW
62^nd & Dodge NW – Use 66^th & Dodge NW
72^nd & Dodge NW – Relocated west of current location
84^th & W Dodge Road NE – Relocated east of current location
90^th & W Dodge Road NW – Relocated to the northeast corner

Eastbound
90^th & W Dodge Road SE – Relocated east of current location
72^nd & Dodge SE – Relocated to 70^th & Dodge SW
62^nd & Dodge SW – Use 66^th & Dodge SW
49^th & Dodge SW – Use 50^th & Dodge SW or 48^th & Dodge SW
Park & Douglas SW – Relocated to the southeast corner
24^th & Douglas SE – Relocated east of current location
19^th & Douglas SW – Relocated to 18^th & Dodge SW

Stay up to date on ORBT construction by visiting this website.

See also: Metro Transit's ORBT system will cut commute times

7/31/19 Update - Metro Transit now says the stops at 62nd and Dodge Streets as well as the one on Park Avenue and Dodge will not be relocated at this time.