17th & Washington lane closures begin Tuesday

Starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, November 19th , a safety improvement project on 17th and Washington Streets will require intermittent lane closures and shifts.

The project is scheduled to be finished by 4 p.m., on Saturday, December 21st.

Northbound traffic will be maintained and digital signs will alert drivers to the upcoming lane closures and shifts.

Officials say the sidewalks on the southeast and southwest corners of the intersection will be closed.

The on-street parking on the west side of 17th Street between Sumner and Washington Streets will also be closed during this construction.

The city says because the bus stop is at this location it may be impacted, customers are urged to check with StarTran at 402-476-1234 for route updates.

The project includes installation of traffic control signs, crosswalk pavement markings, flashing beacons, sidewalks, handicap ramps, update to parking lanes, and storm sewer work.

Travelers in the are reminded to use extra caution around work zone.s

Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: closures) or through the Waze mobile app.