Lincoln residents: West “A” water main open house is today—watch & get alerts

The City of Lincoln’s Transportation & Utilities (LTU) is holding a pre-construction virtual open house tonight for the West “A” Street neighborhood water main replacement project. The live session is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., and LTU says a recording will be available June 24 for residents who can’t attend.

What’s happening tonight (and how to watch later)

LTU’s pre-construction virtual open house for the West “A” water main replacement is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is provided on the project page through the “Register on Zoom” link. A recording will be available June 24 for those unable to attend live.

Which streets are included in the West “A” project

LTU says construction will take place along the following streets in the West “A” neighborhood:

• SW 24th Street from W “A” Street to Millstone Road
• W “C” Court from SW 24th Street to dead end
• Millstone Road from SW 24th Street to S Coddington Avenue
• SW 17th Street from W “A” to W “C” streets
• SW 16th Street from W Rose to W “A” streets
• W “C” Street from SW 17th Street east to dead end
• W Garfield Street from SW 15th Street west to dead end

What to expect during construction in 2026

LTU says construction is scheduled to take place in 2026. The City also describes the traffic plan: all construction will be completed under closures to thru traffic.

LTU says access to adjacent businesses and residences will be maintained to the fullest extent possible. Any restrictions will be coordinated with the contractor, city, and property owner—so residents should still check the City’s most current closure details as work progresses.

Get construction alerts by text (TextLNK)

LTU says residents can stay informed with project updates via texting through TextLNK, a free service hosted by TextMyGov. The City’s TextLNK setup is opt-in and project-specific.

How to opt in: Text a project keyword to 91896, then reply YES to confirm. How to opt out: text STOP to 91896.

Important caution for West “A” residents: In the City’s Sept. 10, 2025 TextLNK pilot launch post, the listed signup keywords cover other street/utility projects (it does not name the West “A” water main replacement). Because project keywords can be updated over time, check the City’s current TextLNK keyword list before relying on texts for this specific job.

Check closures before you drive (and use Waze)

For route planning, LTU points residents to the City of Lincoln’s Street Closures Map. The City describes it as a place to check current and upcoming street and sidewalk closures before you head out.

LTU also recommends using the Waze mobile app for real-time traffic updates and smart detours around closures.

Quick takeaways

• Tonight: West “A” water main replacement virtual open house, June 23, 2026 (6–7 p.m.)
• Later: LTU says a recording will be available June 24 for those who can’t attend
• Know the limits: LTU says construction in 2026 will use closures to thru traffic, with access maintained as much as possible
• Plan routes: use the Street Closures Map and consider Waze for detours
• Stay updated: use TextLNK (opt in by keyword + YES; opt out with STOP) for project-specific notifications

Sources

• City of Lincoln (LTU): SW 24th/SW 16th/SW 17th & W Garfield Water Main Replacement (West “A”) project page