City announces new street closures for Omaha streetcar construction

Part of Farnam Street to close for most of 2026

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Related video: Time lapse footage shows crews tearing down the Farnam Street bridge in early 2026.The city is moving forward with construction on Omaha’s streetcar and announced new closures on Friday.Starting on Mon., Feb. 23, city leaders said 15th Street north of Farnam Street will be closed for water main construction. That project should last two to three weeks. People will also encounter lane and parking closures on Farnam Street between 13th and 15th streets and on 14th Street. Construction there also focuses on water main work and service connections.The city said Farnam Street between 14th and 15th streets should fully close in the next phase of construction.38th Avenue at Farnam Street will also close on Feb. 23. Crews will be working on tracks on the north side of the road. The city said that work should wrap up at the end of 2026.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. —

Related video: Time lapse footage shows crews tearing down the Farnam Street bridge in early 2026.

The city is moving forward with construction on Omaha’s streetcar and announced new closures on Friday.

Starting on Mon., Feb. 23, city leaders said 15th Street north of Farnam Street will be closed for water main construction. That project should last two to three weeks. People will also encounter lane and parking closures on Farnam Street between 13th and 15th streets and on 14th Street. Construction there also focuses on water main work and service connections.

The city said Farnam Street between 14th and 15th streets should fully close in the next phase of construction.

38th Avenue at Farnam Street will also close on Feb. 23. Crews will be working on tracks on the north side of the road. The city said that work should wrap up at the end of 2026.

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