Mayor Highlights Completion of Normal Boulevard Project

Mayor Highlights Completion of Normal Boulevard Project

Published on October 30, 2025

LTU scheduled to complete 14 major street projects in 2025

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, with City and local representatives, today celebrated the completion of the Lincoln on the Move Normal Boulevard Project and other major street projects across the city.

"We are as thrilled as you are to be nearing the end of our street construction season," said Mayor Gaylor Baird. "Completed projects like this on Normal Boulevard make it easier, safer, and more enjoyable for our community members to drive to work, for children to get to school, and for customers to support our local businesses. We appreciate our community's patience as we've made this important progress."

The City expects to complete 14 street improvement projects by the end of 2025. Eight of those are funded through the regular street construction funds. The Normal Boulevard project between 33rd and 70th streets is one of six projects completed this year that are funded through the Lincoln on the Move quarter-cent sales tax for streets, which took effect in 2019. Since then, the City has invested an additional $104 million into 220 lane miles of new and rehabilitated streets in every quadrant of the city.

Approved again by voters this spring, Lincoln on the Move is expected to generate an estimated $18 million annually for a projected total of $144 million for transportation infrastructure over eight years.

Joining Mayor Gaylor Baird at the news conference near the Normal Boulevard and Franklin Street intersection were Liz Elliott, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director; Tracy Corr, President of the 40th and "A" Street Neighborhood Association and a new member of the City's Advisory Committee on Transportation; and Dave Stoupa, who owns a business on Nebraska Parkway.

Improvements to Normal Boulevard between 33rd and 70th streets include a mill and overlay of the existing surface with concrete base repairs or replacement where required, curb and median repair or replacement, joint and crack sealing, inlet and inlet top replacements, and public utility adjustments. Additional work with other funding sources includes traffic signal replacement at South 40th, 48th and 56th streets, and upgrades to the existing curb ramps to federal and local standards.

Corr said the Normal Boulevard improvements make the neighborhood more accessible.

"It's now easier for everyone to get around whether you're walking, using a mobility device, or just enjoying a stroll with your family," she said. "What's even more encouraging is that this is happening all over Lincoln. The City is making thoughtful investments in all four quadrants of town. It's clear there's a real commitment to balance equity and long-term progress."

Stoupa, who has owned Body Basics along Nebraska Parkway for 37 years, said he's seen firsthand the importance of good infrastructure.

"When streets are smoother and safer, it makes a difference for everyone, whether you're commuting, running errands, or visiting local businesses like mine," he said. "What's really exciting is knowing this stretch will stay in better shape for longer, especially with less semi traffic coming through now that the South Beltway is in use. That's also a big plus for everyone who drives in the city."

Director Elliott thanked residents for their continued support and patience during construction, and care around work zones. In 2025, LTU will have completed more than 58 lane miles of improvements, she said.

"Construction to improve and grow our infrastructure may be a temporary inconvenience, but it's a clear sign of long-term progress," Elliott said. "After months of hard work, Lincoln is on track for safer, smoother streets that will serve us far into the future."

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

Projects anticipated to be completed by November 1:

Funded through Lincoln on the Move:

• Northwest 12th Street between West Adams Street and West Highland Boulevard
• 14th Street between Yankee Hill and Pine Lake roads
• Eastridge Neighborhood street improvements
• Normal Boulevard between 33rd and 70th streets
• 17th Street between "A" and "S" streets

Projects funded through the regular street budget:

• Oak Creek Bridge on North First Street
• West "A" Street from west city limits to Southwest 23rd Street
• Surface maintenance on "A" and Randolph streets
• Pound Middle School Neighborhood street Improvements
• Nebraska Parkway between 48th and 56th streets

Projects expected to be completed in 2025:

Funded through Lincoln on the Move:

• Pine Lake Road between 14th and 32nd streets

Funded through regular street budget:

• 56th Street between Spruce and Van Dorn streets
• Arnold Heights Neighborhood street improvements
• Vintage Heights Neighborhood street improvements

Projects started in 2025 that are expected to be completed in 2026:

Funded through Lincoln on the Move:

• 40th Street between "A" and "O" streets

Funded through regular street budget:

• Adams Street between 38th and 49th streets