Omaha’s Ames Avenue Safety Overhaul | Omaha News

Omaha’s Vision Zero plan is tackling deadly traffic on Ames Avenue—with a bold redesign set to slash crashes and save lives by 2045. Between Fontenelle Blvd and 16th St, 85 serious accidents—including 6 fatalities—occurred from 2017 to 2024. The city’s solution? Shrinking lanes from four to three, adding a center two-way left-turn lane to slow traffic, simplify flow, and boost pedestrian safety. Local business owners like Dawawan Robinson, who’s seen 12 crashes in five years, welcome the changes but caution that speeding drivers might just adapt by tailgating instead. Construction wraps next week, marking one step in Omaha’s broader mission to make streets safer for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dcbc8385e189a9c