OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The city is reopening several streets near the Old Market this week as the streetcar project moves along.
11th Street south of Harney reopened Monday along with 16th Street between Howard and Harney. Crews also removed traffic control measures on Farnam between 11th and 13th.
Business owners react to road changes
Ross DiPrima, owner of Jackson Street Tavern, said the roadwork was never the real problem.
“I think the perception is that the Old Market is just in disarray, and it’s totally under construction, which is not entirely the case. I mean, there is some spots that are difficult to navigate, but overall, it’s pretty wide open,” DiPrima said…