23rd Streetscaping

Why is this a priority for the Chamber?

• Streets represent our community; 23rd Street is our doorway to families, CEO’s, tourists, future employees.
• Around 100 businesses are located along the nearly 3-mile route.
• Between 14K and 26K cars travel 23rd Street daily.
• Businesses on streescaped streets show up to 12% higher income streams.
• Green spaces, trees, and special lighting instill pride in our community and beautify our intersections, sidewalks, and streets.
• The project enhances Columbus’s part of the historic Lincoln Highway

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and City of Columbus plan to reconstruct 2.69 miles of 23rd Street.

• NDOT will rebuild due to:
  • 30-years of deterioration; Distressed and poor condition
  • Substantial ruts and cracking
• The City of Columbus wants to:
  • Improve the infrastructure
  • Move traffic and pedestrians more safely and efficiently along 23rd Street
  • Provide durable and maintainable landscapes
  • Create a sense of community pride

• Reconstruction planned for 2022-2024

• • Remove/replace existing pavement
  • Rebuild sidewalks, curb ramps, curb inlets, storm sewers
  • Update roadway lighting and traffic signals
  • Add turning lane and geometric modifications at intersections
  • Streetscaping Elements