Saddle Creek Campus
Public Improvements
Project Updates
November 16, 2024
Traffic will be shifting to the north bound lanes of Saddle Creek Road starting Saturday, November 16th.
On or around August 13, 2024
Traffic currently traveling on the existing Leavenworth Street will be moved to the new Leavenworth Street concrete pavement.
Traffic will be maintained on Leavenworth Street providing one lane west bound and one lane east bound.
Left turns from Leavenworth Street onto Saddle Creek Road will need to be restricted to maintain traffic movement through the intersection.
Access to businesses will be maintained during construction.
On or around July 10, 2024
Traffic currently traveling on the existing Saddle Creek Road will be moved to the new Saddle Creek Road concrete pavement.
Traffic will be maintained on Saddle Creek Road, providing one lane north bound and one lane south bound. Left turns from Saddle Creek Road onto Leavenworth Street will be restricted to maintain traffic movement through the intersection.
Access to businesses will be maintained during construction.
June 13, 2024
Eastbound Leavenworth Street will be closed at Saddle Creek from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for pavement construction.
Previous Traffic Changes
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May 16, 2024
Westbound travel lane of Leavenworth Street west of Saddle Creek will be closed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to construct a portion of Leavenworth Street.
April 8, 2024
On Saturday April 13, 2023, the current southbound lane of Saddle Creek Road, between Emile Street and Marcy Street, will be closed to construct the new southbound lanes of Saddle Creek Road north and south of Leavenworth Street.
This closure will take place during the day (6:00 am to 7:00 pm).
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February 23, 2024
Saddle Creek Road will be head-to-head traffic in the northbound lanes as the southbound lanes will be closed for removals and utility work.
All left turns at the Saddle Creek and Leavenworth intersection will need to be restricted to maintain of traffic movement through the intersection.
Access to businesses will be maintained through other entrances or side streets.
Traffic on Leavenworth will continue to be head-to-head.
Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and to expect lane shifts.
February 14, 2024
Traffic on Leavenworth will be head-to-head. No left turns will be permitted at the intersection of Saddle Creek and Leavenworth. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and to expect lane shifts.
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December 1, 2023
46th & Farnam is now open to traffic.
The Emile Street connection is anticipated to be complete April 2024.
Construction along Saddle Creek Road and Leavenworth Street is anticipated to begin May 2024. However, utility work may start in advance of this date.
Previous Events
January 17, 2024
UNMC and the City of Omaha hosted a Public Open House to share the construction timeline and phasing for the intersection of Saddle Creek and Leavenworth.
For those unable to attend, click the buttons below to view the meeting materials.
February 15, 2023
UNMC and the City of Omaha hosted a Public Pre-Construction Meeting to share planned improvements near UNMC’s campus at Saddle Creek Road.
Improvements will include new and improved roadway connections, sidewalks and street lighting. Updated traffic signals will be constructed on Saddle Creek Road at the Emilie Street and Leavenworth Street intersections. A new traffic signal will be installed at 46th & Farnam streets.
These improvements are necessary to accommodate the additional traffic expected as part of the development and expansion of UNMC’s campus west of Saddle Creek Road.
For those unable to attend, click the buttons below to view the meeting materials.
Comments or Questions?
Jeff Babcock
City of Omaha Public Works
402-444-5220
jeffrey.babcock@cityofomaha.org
Tim O’Bryan
Project Manager - Saddle Creek & Leavenworth Improvements
Benesch
402-616-6837
tobryan@benesch.com