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Concrete Improvements Project Update

Oct 11, 2021

Work is continuing on concrete improvements throughout Norfolk. Repairs on Monroe Avenue from 15th to 16th Streets is slated to begin Monday, October 18th.

 

This is part of the concrete improvement project that’s been underway since the end of September. If there are any questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Norfolk Engineering Division at (402) 844-2020.

2021 Mill & Overlay Project Update 10-7-21

Oct 07, 2021

Work on Michigan Avenue from 13th Street to Glenn Street will begin Friday, and it will be flagged with one lane kept open. 

Work on the Highway 81 and Omaha Avenue intersection will get underway Monday, October 11th at 4 p.m.

Night work will continue both Monday and Tuesday nights, with the goal of completion Wednesday morning. Please find an alternate route as traffic will be slowed…

Downtown Signal Study

Oct 05, 2021

 Norfolkans are being reminded  of the signal study set to begin Friday.  The City will be conducting the study over the next six months at two intersections on Norfolk Avenue in downtown Norfolk.

Beginning Friday, October 8th between 1 pm and 4 pm, the intersections at 2nd Street and Norfolk Avenue and 3rd Street and Norfolk Avenue will change to Four-Way Stop controlled intersections.

Four-Way…

2021 Mill & Overlay Project Update 10-1-21

Oct 01, 2021

Project Background

  • Construction started on Thursday, September 16th.  It is expected that all areas will be completed on or before October 14th.  The contractor has developed a detailed schedule for the work as outlined in the respective areas below.   

Updated Information on Overlay Areas 

  • Norfolk…

7th Street Mill & Overlay Project Update

Sep 29, 2021

Due to unforeseen stormsewer utility issues, 7th Street from Norfolk Avenue to Madison Avenue will be closed until approximately noon tomorrow, September 30th.  Please use alternate routes when traveling in this area of town, plan accordingly, drive safely, and thank you for your patience and cooperation.

If there are any questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Norfolk…

Street Repairs 37th Street and Benjamin Avenue

Sep 27, 2021

 Beginning Monday October 4, 2021, the east side of the intersection of 37th Street and Benjamin Avenue will be closed for concrete repairs.  This closure will last approximately 14 days, depending on weather.

During construction drivers can use 36th Street and Mach I Drive as alternate routes; signage will be posted.  NOTE:  This closure is not for the entire intersection, ONLY the east…

4th Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Update

Sep 22, 2021

 

The replacement of the sanitary sewer main on 4th Street from Monroe Avenue to Omaha Avenue began on September 13, 2021.  To provide adequate construction access and protect the public, 4th Street from Monroe Avenue to Northwestern Avenue will be closed during the day, effective immediately.  The west lane will be open in the evening after daily construction is completed.  The project…

2021 Mill & Overlay Project Updates

Sep 15, 2021

The City of Norfolk issued a contract to Constructors, Inc. of Lincoln on June 7, 2021 to complete a mill and overlay project on a number of our city streets.

Updated Project Timeline

  • Construction will start on Thursday, September 16th.  It is expected that all areas will be completed in approximately 4 weeks.  The City is working with the contractor to develop…

Concrete Improvements Project

Sep 10, 2021

 The City of Norfolk has compiled a list of areas needing concrete repairs.  These repairs are scheduled to begin mid to late the week of September 20, 2021.  Detours may be required in some of the areas listed below.

 

Projects will be completed one at a time and are listed in order from first project to last:

  • Woodcrest from East Maple Avenue to East…

Benjamin Avenue between 12th Street and 13th Street

Aug 23, 2021

 

The City of Norfolk would like to make all travelers aware of a partial lane closure.

On Wednesday, August 25, the northern most west bound lane on Benjamin Avenue will be closed between 12th Street and 13th Street.

"The lane closure is necessary for the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to install a new pole on the north side of Benjamin Avenue, which is necessary…