Omaha pauses streetcar construction for Berkshire weekend travelers, where adjustments were made

It’s one of Omaha’s biggest weekends of the year.From construction at Eppley to roads closed for streetcar work, Omaha’s News Leader has the steps the city is taking to make sure shareholders get where they need to go.RELATED COVERAGE: New acquisition debuts during Berkshire Hathaway weekendThe city of Omaha got a jump start on making the roads a smoother experience for everyone, which includes pedestrian bridges on 10th and Capitol streets to make it easier for Berkshire folks to walk over to the CHI event center.“They’re really putting in an effort to make the tourism here a lot better,” Kelsey Johnson, Blackstone resident, said. “I feel lucky that they’re listening and they’re just implementing things that we need and want.”Alyssa Smith, with Omaha Public Works, said they planned for the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people months in advance.READ MORE: NFM prepares to welcome thousands for annual Berkshire Picnic“College World Series is the next big one that we’re planning on,” Smith said.She said they accounted for everything, even people taking their fur babies on a stroll.“There is at least one travel lane from 10th all the way to 28th and Farnam, and the same thing on Harney,” Smith said. “So there’s at least one-third of the entire old market downtown corridor.”Some locals in the area said while the construction has always been challenging, “it’s a great weekend, and I’m not going to try to let the construction stop me,” Andrea Caverzagie said.Smith recommended that people use popular apps like Apple Maps or Waze.“Those are updated every day,” she said. “So those will help people navigate through any sort of closures or delays.”Berkshire attendees said they planned accordingly so they don’t have to drive.“We’re staying right there. We work right over there. We’re eating in here, and the meeting’s over there,” Haley Tormey said while referencing everything within pointing distance.Those who opted for Lyft and Uber said they’re enjoying the “Nebraska nice.”“The constant thing is that everybody here has always been, couldn’t be friendlier,” Bernie Fabricant said.Parking garage availability, according to Omaha Public WorksCHI parking optionsLot A — 455 N. 10th St.Lot B — Directly across the street to the west of CHILot C — Located on N. 10th St.15th & Chicago — Surface lot available 17th & Chicago — Surface lot available19th & Chicago — Surface lot availableGarage parking 12th & Capitol — 1210 Capitol Ave. 13th & Capitol — 1215 Capitol Ave.Additional parking1250 Chicago St. — Surface lots underneath I-480Make 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 |