News
October 31, 2019
156th Street Update
The entrance/exit currently being utilized at Cuming Street (Grace Abbott School) will remain open for the duration of the project. The plan as of now, is still to get the southbound lanes poured and converted before the end of the year, weather permitting.
Blondo Street west of 156th should be open in the next few weeks, and that should help alleviate some of the congestion on 156th Street.
May 21, 2019
Webster Street Entrance Closing
The "main" entrance, Webster Street, is scheduled to close 5/21/19. As far as we know, this is scheduled to be closed until fall. The city's plan is to keep Cuming Street open for the duration, however, there will be no left turns. So if you are exiting Dodge and headed north, you will not be able to take a left turn. You will only be allowed to turn right out of the entrance. Suggestions for entrance into the neighborhood:
1) Exit Dodge at 144th. Head to Blondo and take Blondo to 156th in order to approach the neighborhood south bound from Blondo
2) Exit Dodge at 168th. Take 168th to Blondo and take a right. You will then have to enter Bent Creek at 162nd and Blondo.
3) If you exit Dodge at 156th, take a right into Pepperwood and utilize 155th Avenue over to Cuming street to cross 156th OR take a right at Cuming and do a U-turn to cross 156th.
January 03, 2019
Construction Update - January 3, 2019
Brief Notes from the Public Meeting held at Grace Abbott 1/3/19:
The west side lanes of 156th street will begin soon. Blondo street west of 156th will be closed summertime 2019, then Blondo east of 156th will be closed summer 2020.
Then east side lanes of 156th a year from now. No left turns on 156th street (but a city engineer disputed that statement, so not sure). No new traffic lights will be installed anywhere within the project.
For detailed maps, click the button below.
December 01, 2018
156th Street Project - Dec 2018 Update
Per Jon Meyer at the Public Works Department: Construction involving drainage outlet structures and tree removal should begin mid December 2018. All other work should be phased in after January 7, 2019. A Public Information Meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 3, 2019 at Grace Abbott Elementary.
Utilize the Update link below to the Keep Omaha Moving project status.
September 25, 2018
156th Widening Project
Per an email from Jon Meyer, Engineer at the Public Works Department, the 156th Street project is scheduled to begin January 7, 2019. There will be a pre-construction public meeting sometime in winter of 2018 to inform interested citizens of the construction plans.
December 12, 2017
Vandalism to Holiday Decorations
On the evening of Saturday, December 9, 2017 at least two BP neighbors experienced costly damage to their holiday decorations. Both reported instances occured around 9:45 - 10:00 pm.
One neighbor nearly caught the vandals in the act, but they got away and the other neighbor has security camera footage of the act. Unfortuantely, neither were able to get a license plate number of the vehicle.
It appeared to be teenagers driving a dark or black colored, 4-door, small hatchback-type vehicle similar to a Ford EchoSport or a Chevy Trax.
If you have any information or saw any other vandalism occuring, please forward the information to President Dan Ferris and he will route the information to the affected neighbors as the incidences have been reported to the police. Together, perhaps we can identify the criminals and deter further vandalism.
November 22, 2017
156th Street Widening Project
Work will start on 156th street in the fall of 2018 or more likely early 2019. We understand that 168th street widening happens first. Agents are currently obtaining necessary easements and right of way. Construction will last approximately 18-24 months. For more information, go to Keepomahamoving.com/156th.html or click the button below:
March 31, 2017
"Streets of Flags" - US Flag Program
If you are interested in obtaining a flag for your yard, please contact Marvin Wastell, BP neighbor. He and his wife put up 2 flags on your property on 5 major holidays. It is a nominal fee and the money goes back to youth programs such as academic decathalons, scholarships, etc.
You may send an email to OmahaWestOptimistClub@gmail.com for pricing, more information or to sign up.
March 29, 2017
Neighborhood Watch
Some neighbors have expressed interest in forming a neighborhood watch. If you'd like to participate, please contact Dan Ferris or Pam Bourne.
March 11, 2017
Lost Dog
Example - items similar to this can be posted here.
Upcoming Events
First Fridays at the Park
June 05, 2020
NEW! We are starting "First Fridays at the Park" for June, July & August. There will be a food truck at the Park from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. (Cash only.) A sponsor will provide drinks for each event. Bring your family, lawn chair or blanket and join us. If you are interested in sponsoring a First Friday, please reach out to a Board Member.
Annual 4th of July Parade
July 04, 2019
A neighborhood parade is held each year, starting at the California Street park and ending at the 164th Street park. Neighbors are welcome to decorate bikes, mini vehicles, scooters, etc or just walk in the parade and then stay for social activities.