Downtown street closures to be aware of as UNL students return to campus

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Lincoln Transportation and Utilities has announced three closures to downtown streets to accommodate students returning to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this week.

The closures are as follows:

• “Q” Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug 15. StarTran Route 55-Downtown Trolley will be detoured during this closure.

• “M” Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug 16. StarTran Route 56-Sheridan will be detoured during this closure.

• 18th Street between “O” and “P” streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug 17.

Officials ask that you be cautious in these areas or use alternate routes to avoid traffic.

LTU said it appreciates the public’s patience and reminds them that project dates are subject to change depending on weather or unforeseen circumstances.

For more information on StarTran routes and detours, visit lincoln.ne.gov/transit or call 402-476-1234.

You can also contact LTU’s Shane Dostal at 402-525-7852 or sdostal@lincoln.ne.gov for more information on street closures.

To see current street closure information, go to lincoln.ne.gov/closures or check the Waze mobile app.

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