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Benjamin Avenue Video Update

Jul 26, 2023

Anna Allen, Assistant City Engineer, provides an update on Benjamin Avenue traffic changes.

Michigan Avenue Construction Update

Jul 21, 2023

Anna Allen, Assistant City Engineer provides an update on Michigan Avenue Construction.

North 1st and Elm Intersection to Close

Jul 19, 2023

Beginning Tuesday, July 25 the intersection of North 1st Street and Elm Avenue will be completely closed due to concrete repairs. North 1st Street will still be open to traffic. 

Detour signs will guide motorists from North 2nd Street to Maple Avenue.

Work at the intersection is expected to last until Wednesday, August 9. If there are any questions regarding the project, please contact…

Public Project Update Meeting

Jul 17, 2023

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue, 1st Street construction, and Michigan Avenue work Wednesday, July 19 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from the project contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west side…

Asphalt Overlay Work to Begin

Jul 12, 2023

Asphalt overlay and concrete repair work kicks off next week. Beginning Monday, concrete repair asphalt overlay will begin on Madison Avenue from 1st Street to 7th Street.

Motorists are asked to use caution in the area as a portion of the street will be closed and parking along Madison will be restricted. Work on Madison should last approximately the second week of August. 

If there…

Public Project Update Meeting

Jun 14, 2023

The public is invited to a project update meeting highlighting Benjamin Avenue and 1st Street construction Wednesday, June 21 at the Norfolk City Council Chambers (309 North 5th Street) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Representatives from both BX-Civil & Construction and United Contractors will be on hand to share current progress and answer questions.

Attendees are asked to park on the west…

Concrete Repairs Slated for 1st Street

Jun 09, 2023

Concrete repairs are set to begin Monday, June 12 on North 1st street. Work will take place from Benjamin Avenue south to Prospect Avenue. Expect partial lane closures as the project progresses. 

If there are any questions or concerns, please call the City of Norfolk Engineering Division at 402-844-2020. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

W. Michigan Avenue & 8th Street Project Update Closure Notice

Jun 07, 2023

Work on 8th Street and Michigan Avenue is set to begin this week. The project includes the installation of storm drain, water, sanitary sewer, and street reconstruction.

Beginning…

Sewer Lining Work to Begin

May 24, 2023

Sewer lining work is slated to begin Tuesday, May 30 on Omaha Avenue. The sewer pipe is being rehabbed with a cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) method. CIPP is used to repair damaged or deteriorated sewer pipes without digging up the existing pipe or disrupting roads, driveways, sidewalks, or landscaping. 

Work will take place from Earl May to Milk Specialties over a 4-week period and the outside…

Benjamin Avenue May Update

May 16, 2023

Assistant City Engineer Anna Allen provides an update on the Benjamin Avenue Improvement Project.