09/27/2026
Update on 56th & Old Cheney intersection
To all of our amazing customers and neighboring businesses.
The current project 56th Street and Old Cheney Road Signal Pole Replacement has been extended to an October 30th completion date. There has been no workers in the last 3 weeks but cones remain and traffic backed up for a mile. I am asking for people to speak up if they are unhappy with the current delay. Thank you.
This project will replace traffic signal equipment at 56th Street and Old Cheney Road that was damaged in a vehicle crash.
Construction began in mid summer of 2026 and is anticipated to be completed in mid fall of 2026. Extended to October 30th.
Access During Construction
Street lane closures will be needed to facilitate construction. Sidewalk and pedestrian crossing closures may also be required.
Project Contacts
Jess Sundeen, Construction Project Manager
City of Lincoln, Transportation and Utilities
[email protected]
402-416-5341
Marc Rosso, Construction Engineer
City of Lincoln, Transportation and Utilities
[email protected]
531-207-3244
Project : Valley Corporation
Social media complaints regarding the construction at 56th Street and Waltz Place/Waltz Road in south Lincoln, Nebraska, have peaked due to an active traffic signal replacement and repair project. The work has caused northbound lane closures and a left-turn restriction at the nearby Old Cheney Road intersection, running from August 9 through late September 2026.The primary complaints shared by residents on platforms like Facebook and Reddit, as well as via local service trackers, highlight several key frustrations:1. Poor City Planning and StaggeringThe most widespread complaint is the lack of coordination among city roadworks. Commuters are highly frustrated that the city restricted 56th Street, 70th Street, and 84th Street all down to a single lane south of Nebraska Parkway simultaneously. Drivers note that this creates a bottleneck across the entire southern half of Lincoln, turning short cross-town commutes into grueling gridlock. 10/11 News
