Lincoln Parks and Recreation will hold a virtual open house at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, on a proposal to fill gaps in the Waterford Trail in east Lincoln. The project team will present the preliminary design and take questions from residents.
The city proposes adding about 2.6 miles of concrete trail between North 84th and North 104th streets. Lincoln Parks and Recreation Trails Manager Alex Duryea tells KLIN News the project would improve connections between Southeast Community College, Ada Robinson Elementary School and nearby neighborhoods. “A lot of the trails through Southeast Community College and also through the Waterford neighborhood would be separated from the roadway,” Duryea said.
The project is in preliminary design, and the city is accepting public comments through Nov. 20. Duryea said residents can weigh in on details such as where they’d like lighting or what materials they’d prefer. “Anything and everything is welcome,” he said.
Duryea put the preliminary cost estimate at about $3 million. The city expects federal transportation funds to cover 80% of the cost, with Lincoln Parks and Recreation providing the remaining 20%. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start in spring 2028 and finish that fall.
Residents can find a link to the virtual open house and more information about the proposed extension on the city’s Waterford Trail project page.