14th & Old Cheney Intersection Improvement Project
An innovative intersection improvement project at
14th Street, Old Cheney Road, and Warlick Boulevard
The need for improvement
South Lincoln’s growth has significantly increased traffic flows in the project area.
More development is planned to the south; traffic congestion will only increase if improvements are not made.
Peak traffic flows in the morning and late afternoon must be addressed.
Residents, businesses, and commuters traveling through the project area agree that something must be done.
Growth tiers with priority areas, as identified by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan.
Safety is a high priority for Lincoln drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
The City of Lincoln is committed to providing safe, convenient, durable, and efficient transportation infrastructure.
As the intersection is now, there are 80 vehicle conflict points, versus the 39 conflict points in the proposed design.
The area can be challenging for bicyclists and pedestrians to navigate efficiently, especially during peak hours.
Traffic congestion, especially during peak hours, is a community issue that needs a long-term solution.
14th & Old Cheney is one of the busiest intersections in Lincoln, handling nearly 38,000 cars per day. By 2045, that number will increase to 59,000 cars per day.
A new intersection design will move the community beyond previous incremental improvements to a long term solution.
Community input played a significant role in the concepts proposed for this intersection.
| February 2016 Traffic Counts | |
| 14th & Old Cheney | 37,260 vehicles per day |
| 16th & Old Cheney | 25,800 vehicles per day |
| Warlick & Old Cheney | 20,790 vehicles per day |
Latest Updates
Mayor Says Delaying Project Would Be Costly
Beutler says Lamm's proposal based on non-existent study Mayor Chris Beutler today said a plan to delay the street [...]
Final Open House for S. 14th and Old Cheney Improvements Set for May 22
The City invites the public to the final open house on the South 14th Street and Old Cheney Road safety [...]
Open House Set for 14th and Old Cheney Improvement Project
The public is invited to an open house Thursday, March 23 on the 14th and Old Cheney Intersection Improvement Project.... [...]
Important Changes Made to Alignment of 14th & Old Cheney Intersection Improvement Project
LINCOLN – The City of Lincoln announced today important modifications to the configuration of the 14th & Old Cheney Intersection Improvement Project, [...]