Fletcher Landmark Trail

LOCATION

Identified as Fletcher Landmark Trail, Lincoln, this proposed project consists of creating a new trail segment to connect

to an existing trail network in the City of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. A new 10-foot wide by 5-inch thick concrete

trail, approximately 6,257 feet long, would begin on the southeast corner of the intersection of North 14th Street and Fletcher

Avenue and run along the south side of Fletcher Avenue terminating at the southwest corner of Fletcher Avenue and North 27th

Street. The trail would provide a connection with the existing 14th Street Trail at the southwest corner of North 14th Street and

Fletcher Avenue. The bike trail would cross four named streets: Rockford Drive, Tombstone Ridge Drive, Marmot Point Drive,

and Telluride Drive. The bike trail would also cross one private commercial access drive approximately 600 feet west of the

Fletcher Avenue and North 27th Street intersection.

PURPOSE AND NEED

The purpose of this project is to construct a new off-street multi-use pedestrian/bike trail to extend the existing trail network

and improve pedestrian safety. The project is needed as existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure along Fletcher Avenue

between North 14th Street and 27th Street is incomplete.

SCOPE OF WORK

The planned project would consist of constructing a new 10-foot wide by 5-inch thick concrete trail, reconstructing existing

storm sewer pipes and inlets as needed, and relocating several street light poles. Existing utilities would be reconstructed or

relocated as needed. The project would also include curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards at

the intersection of roadways. The trail would connect back to existing sidewalks adjacent to the project as well.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

The proposed projects would require the acquisition of additional property rights, which could include new right-of-way (ROW),

control of access (CA), permanent easements (PE), and/or temporary easements (TE). If your property is impacted by this

project, you will be contacted by a representative once the design footprint has been established. Access to adjacent properties

would be maintained during construction but may be limited at times due to phasing requirements.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS

The project would have minor impact to nearby wetlands. Impacts to wetlands would be permitted through the appropriate

state and federal agency, and would be mitigated as necessary. No impacts are anticipated to the existing North 14th Street

Trail, protected species, or cultural resources.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Construction could begin as early as fall 2023  Spring 2024 with completion anticipated by spring Fall 2024.

DETOUR

A vehicular detour would not be required for this project, but the eastbound right turn lane of Fletcher Avenue approaching

North 27th Street would be closed during construction of the trail adjacent to the turn lane. A pedestrian detour would be

required during construction. The detour would reroute pedestrians at the southwest corner of the North 27th Street and

Fletcher Avenue intersection to the existing sidewalk on the north side of Fletcher Avenue, west to the intersection of Telluride

Drive and Fletcher Avenue, and then south across Fletcher Avenue.

PROJECT COST

The estimated cost of the proposed project is $1 million. Funding  be derived from federal and local funding sources.