2020 Media Releases

Date:

February 19, 2020

Media Contact:

Kitty Elliott, LTU Communications, 402-441-8469

Lorri Grueber, Community Operations Forester, 402-441-9461

Portion of Sheridan Boulevard to Temporarily Close Thursday

Westbound Sheridan Boulevard, between South 27th and South streets, will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, February 20, for tree removal. On-street parking will not be permitted during this closure. Digital signs will alert travelers to upcoming work and closure. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Access to residences will be maintained.

The Community Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department is removing arterial street trees that have been damaged by disease or vehicles. Travelers are reminded to exercise caution around work zones. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) and Parks and Recreation appreciate the public's patience during this work.

For more information, contact Shane Dostal, LTU, at 402-525-7852 or sdostal@lincoln.ne.gov. Current information on street closures is available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: closures) or through the Waze mobile app.