OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Construction season is ramping up in Omaha. Almost certainly, also up are muttered and screamed curses from behind the wheel.
3 News Now explored the area of 72nd and Dodge on Friday, where there are closed lanes on both Cass and Dodge Streets. A chunk of 74th Street south of Dodge is closed, too.
Both exits from the Target were backed up and got stuck at a green light at 72nd and Cass while a turning driver, perhaps unaware of the trouble ahead, couldn't proceed.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation is urging metro drivers to "buckle up" for a busy construction season.
They say there will be "considerable impacts on vital routes," listing the following state projects.
- Interstate 80 (I-80) at the following locations –
- I-680 Interchange
- I-680 to the Missouri River
- U.S. Highway 75 (US-75) at the following locations –
- Southbound US-75, Chandler Road to I-480
- Northbound US-75, Q Street to F Street
- Parker Street to Fort Street
- Hamilton Street to Fort Street
- US-34/75, Murray to Plattsmouth
There are a handful of resources where people can learn about construction projects.
- NDOT has a metro-area tool in collaboration with cities and counties.
- The city's road improvement projects are here.
- Ongoing Omaha road and lane closures are here.
- Metropolitan Utility Project areas are here. Not all mean roads are closed.
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