Water Supply - Construction Updates
The intent of this general construction update is to give an overview of the work completed and a projection of work expected in the following weeks. Construction progress may differ from the information provided because of weather or other construction elements. See the April 17, 2026, construction update which includes contact information if you have any questions.
Previous work overview, June 20, 2025, through April 17, 2026:
- The limits of construction (flagged lathe) were staked along Bay Road, 6th Street, and Oak Hill Road.
- Contractor delivered pipes and fittings along the water main route on Bay Road, 6th Street, and Oak Hill Road.
- Contractor continued to fuse polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe together on the Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) South Platte Plant and along the project route.
- Contractor completed installation of water main pipe along 6th Street and began installation of the water main west along Bay Road from the 6th Street intersection.
- Contractor continued water main installation at the MUD South Platte Plant and prepared the site for winter stabilization.
- Contractor completed installation of the water main via trenchless methods along Bay Road.
- Contractor completed installation of the water main pipe along Bay Road.
- Contractor completed installation of the water main along Buccaneer Boulevard.
- Contractor began installation of the water main pipe from Buccaneer Boulevard north along the BNSF Railroad.
- Contractor began trenchless installation of the water main underneath the BNSF Railroad.
- Contractor began and completed several trenchless bores along Oak Hill Road.
- Contractor completed installation of the water main pipe along La Platte Road.
- Contractor continued installation of the water main at MUD South Platte Water Treatment Plant.
- Contractor began installation of the water main at the intersection of 6th Street and Oak Hill Road toward Highway 75.
- Contractor restored the construction areas along Buccaneer Boulevard.
- Contractor mobilized the trenchless construction crew to Avenue B and began installation of electrical utilities.
- Contractor restored the construction areas along Buccaneer Boulevard.
- Contractor mobilized the trenchless construction crew to Avenue B and began installation of electrical utilities.
- Contractor installed traffic control devices along Avenue B and the planned detour route.
- Contractor completed installation of the water main along Oak Hill Road toward Highway 75.
- Contractor restored the construction areas along 6th Street.
- Contractor mobilized the trenching construction crew to Avenue B.
- Contractor began the pavement removal of the eastbound lane from 23rd Street toward 20th Street on Avenue B.
- Contractor began the installation of the 8- and 20-inch water mains from 23rd to 15th Streets on Avenue B.
- Contractor mounted the traffic control devices along Avenue B and the planned detour route.
Upcoming work overview, April 17 through April 24, 2026:
- Contractor will continue the installation of the 8- and 20-inch water mains along Avenue B from 20th to 18th Streets.
- Contractor will continue the installation of the electrical utilities along Avenue B.
- Contractor will continue the pavement removal and utility improvements along Avenue B from 20th to 18th Streets.
Avenue B Construction:
- Avenue B is closed (local traffic only) from 23rd to 20th Streets. 22nd Street will remain open, and traffic may exit eastbound or westbound along Avenue B as directed by Contractor.
- Contractor will provide a temporary mailbox cluster for impacted property owners and coordinate the location.
Plattsmouth Water Supply 60% Design
On Monday, November 4, a public meeting was held to share information about the 60% Design phase of the project to purchase water from Metropolitan Utilities District. This will include running pipe under the Platte River near Buccaneer Bay and proceeding south to Oak Hill Road and Avenue B. More detail can be found in the PowerPoint presentation from November 4, 2024.