Streetcar Authority to Vote on Bridge Replacements

The Omaha Streetcar Authority will vote next week to approve a contract with Hawkins Construction for the $20 million Farnam and Harney Street Bridge Improvements project, part of the modern streetcar project. The bridge project will consist of multiple phases to account for utility and mainline work. Both bridges over I-480 will be demolished and rebuilt to accommodate the modern streetcar. The Harney Street bridge will be the first. The Farnam Street bridge will also have space for the dedicated bike lane project. The authority expects each bridge will take one year to complete, two years total. – Isaiah Ang