OMAHA, Neb. — A busy north Omaha intersection that has seen a high number of crashes may soon be reshaped to make the area safer.
The traffic lights at 42nd Street and Fontenelle Boulevard may soon be replaced with a roundabout, according to the city’s Public Works Department. Between 2018 and 2022, there were 35 crashes at the intersection, according to a study conducted by the city. Officials believe a roundabout would reduce the number of crashes.
The New Covenant Church of God in Christ has stood at the intersection for 16 years. Its pastor, Terry Brewer, told me speeding has been a consistent issue, and crashes make it difficult for neighbors to attend services…