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156th Street - Maple Street to Fort Street

156th Street from North of Maple Street through the Fort Street intersection is planned to be reconstructed to a four-lane roadway, divided by a median.

Project Features

Improvements

  • Provide two through-lanes in each direction
  • Addition of storm sewers
  • Installation of sidewalks
  • ADA-compliant curb ramps
  • Multi-use trail
  • Retaining Walls
  • Street lighting
  • Intersection improvements
  • Enhanced safety and capacity for all users

Schedule

  • Preliminary Design: July 2025 - September 2026
  • Final Design: October 2026 - August 2027
  • Right of Way Process: November 2026 - July 2027
  • Utility Relocations: 2027
  • Construction: 2028 - 2029 

Document Library

Design Plans, Studies & Reports

Community Engagement

Contact the Project Team

Project Contacts

John Jorgensen, P.E.
Project Manager, Public Works 
City of Omaha
402-444-5220