US Hwy 6 in Lincoln
West "O" Street to Cornhusker Highway

Project No: NH-6-6(154)
Control No: 12265

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Project Contacts:
Brandie Neemann, Project Coordinator for NDOR, 402-479-4421
Randy ElDorado, Planning & Location Engineer, 402-479-4417
Marie Maly, P.E., Consultant Project Manager, 402-493-4800
Wendy Wallach, AICP, Environmental Assessment Project Manager, 303-820-4807


Infomation current as of June 2008

Focus of Study of Proposed Construction

This project is studying how to provide an efficient roadway, improve traffic operations, resolve existing roadway deficiencies, and accommodate locally adopted plans for US 6 between West "O" Street and Cornhusker Highway.  Two build alternatives are being considered - realigning US 6 along 1st Street and widening US 6 along its existing alignment.  An Environmental Assessment is being prepared, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and related regulations, to analyze the impacts to a variety of social, economic, biological, and cultural resources.  Some of the senstive locations in the study area are: a historic landfill, the Salt Creek floodplain, existing and proposed trails, saline wetlands, and recreation areas.  A location study is being written to document the process and summarize both design and environmental issues. 

Preferred Alternative

Based upon impacts and benefits, the 1st Street Realignment is the preferred alternative.  The 1st Street Realignment proposes a four-lane US 6 along the existing alignment from West “O” Street to near Line Drive.  Then, US 6 would be redesignated along a new alignment, ultimately connecting with 1st Street, where it will connect with Cornhusker Highway.  Turn lanes will be provided as necessary.  The bridge over the railroad south of Line Drive will be replaced.  The existing 1st Street bridge over Oak Creek will be replaced or widened to accommodate realigned US 6.  The existing US 6 bridge over Interstate 180 will be removed.  West of I-180, existing US 6 will be removed and the ground will be regraded; east of I-180, the roadway will be removed, but the embankment will remain.  Pedestrians and cyclists will be accommodated with a combination of 5’ wide sidewalks and 10’ wide trails.

Lighting/Signals/Signing

Street lighting will be provided along improved US 6.  The preferred alternative (1st Street Realignment) proposes signalized intersections at US 6 and the following cross streets: West "O" Street, Westgate Boulevard, Line Drive, Charleston Street, and Cornhusker Highway.

Right-of-Way

The preferred alternative (1st Street Realignment) will require approximately 8.7 acres of right-of-way, including two private businesses and the City impound lot. 

Schedule

After the Federal Highway Administration approves the draft Environmental Assessment, a public meeting will be held.  Design will not begin until the document has been finalized and the project has been approved by the the necessary agencies. 

Project Cost

The current cost estimate for the Preferred Alternative (1st Street Realignment) is $18.2 million.  This figure is preliminary and subject to change.