Welcome! Moving the Metro is a construction update provided annually by NDOT for the Omaha metropolitan area. With several significant construction projects planned for and underway during the 2023 construction season, we want you to know what to expect so you can get to your destination safely.
2023 Omaha Metro Area Construction Projects
The interactive map includes construction project information for NDOT, City of Omaha, Douglas County, Sarpy County and Iowa’s Pottawattamie County projects, as well as other 2023 construction project information, including anticipated traffic impacts, anticipated project start and completion timeframes, and project contacts.
We’re building and maintaining an efficient, long-lasting transportation system within the Omaha metro area. We recognize the frustration that construction can cause. Thank you for your patience as we work to make these important changes. Please drive slowly, use detours and always remember: Buckle Up, Phone Down!
How to Navigate: Click a project on the interactive map below or use the navigation panel on the left of the page to learn more about 2023 construction projects. Click here to open the interactive map in a new window.
Interactive Map
Construction projects, associated impacts and start/end dates are all subject to change. Construction activities and closures are weather permitting. Please plan ahead and follow detours.
This downloadable fact sheet includes information on NDOT’s major 2023 construction projects.
Stay Up to Date on Traffic Impacts
Visit Nebraska 511 or Iowa 511 to get a live look at traffic events, speeds, road conditions and more on Nebraska and Iowa’s interstate and highway systems. To learn more about impacts to the City’s streets, visit the City of Omaha’s traffic closures and restrictions map or the City of Council Bluff's road closures map.
Stay Safe
You contribute to the safety of yourself, other drivers and construction workers during construction season. For work zone safety driving tips and resources, visit our work zone safety page.
Should you need to report a hazard, you can contact NDOT at this website or give us a call at 402-471-4567. Additionally, the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline is *55.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about a specific construction project, please reach out to the contact person for that project. For questions regarding this webpage or other media inquiries, please contact: Jeni Campana | Communication Manager | 402-479-4512 | Jeni.Campana@nebraska.gov