OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha will widen 156th Street from West Maple to Fort by 2028 as traffic is expected to double by 2050 in the growing northwest area.
- Emily Watts, owner of Caffeinated Caterpillar tattoo and piercing studio just north of 156th and West Maple, received a letter from the city last week about the project.
- The upgrades will include sidewalks, a multi-use trail, street lighting and a couple proposed roundabouts
- Omaha Public Works will host an open house next Tuesday evening at Concordia High School for residents who want to share their thoughts directly with the city.
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The city of Omaha is planning to widen 156th Street from West Maple Road to Fort Street to accommodate growing traffic in the northwest area.
Public Works says traffic through the corridor is projected to double by 2050, making a four-lane divided street necessary to meet future traffic demands. Construction is set to begin in 2028…