OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Omaha is upgrading 143 traffic lights in 2026 as part of a plan to modernize over 1,000 signals citywide, reducing delays and improving flow.
- Some of the upgrades include 39 signals in West Omaha along West Center Road, Pacific Street, and at 156th and 180th streets.
- The current signal system, while functional, cannot adequately handle the needs of the expanding metro area.
- Omaha adopted a traffic signal master plan in 2013, with upgrades scheduled annually through 2029.
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Omaha is upgrading 143 traffic lights this year as part of a comprehensive plan to modernize more than 1,000 signals across the city, aiming to reduce delays and create smoother traffic flow for drivers.
Some of the upgrades include 39 signals in West Omaha along West Center Road, Pacific Street, and at 156th and 180th streets. Another 39 signals will be updated in North Omaha on 30th Street and Ames Avenue…