Forest Lake Blvd Flood Risk Reduction
>>Construction has started!
Find more information below under ‘Construction Updates’
The Forest Lake project is a stormwater improvement project funded by the City of Lincoln’s 2019 Stormwater Bond. The purpose of the project is to reduce flood risk in a southeast Lincoln neighborhood.
During heavy rain events, stormwater overtops Forest Lake Blvd, just west of S 70th St, making the road impassable. Localized flooding also causes excessive sedimentation and erosion in the stream, putting nearby homes at risk of property damage.
Construction Updates
December 6, 2021
Construction begins this week!
- Crews will be out removing trees and vegetation in the project area, including in and near the channel.
>>Trees marked with a green ‘X’ are scheduled for removal.
>>Trees marked with a pink ribbon are not scheduled for removal.
- Concrete sawing along Forest Lake Blvd and 67th St may also begin, temporary lane closures may be required.
- No road closures or concrete removal anticipated through the end of December.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
- Use caution near construction activities.
- Watch for machinery entering and exiting construction areas.
- Remind children about the importance of safety in construction areas.
Project Timeline
Project Details
The project area is south of Holmes Lake and includes the smaller of two streams that feed into Holmes Lake. This stream borders two homeowner associations, each of which have residents at risk of flooding during significant rain events.
Planned Improvements are expected to increase capacity and improve the conveyance of stormwater at the two stream crossings, reducing the risk of flood and potential property damage in the area. Portions of the stream’s banks will also be stabilized to help prevent future erosion.
July 2021 Public Open House
A public open house was held Tuesday, July 13 from 5-7 p.m. to share detailed information about the planned improvements.
Click here to see the meeting’s poster boards.
Click here to see the meeting handout.
A History of Flooding
The project area has experienced flooding for at least a decade.
Two adjacent homeowner associations asked the City of Lincoln to work with them to help resolve the long-standing issue.
2015
JEO Consulting Group completed a stormwater evaluation that sought to identify the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed improvements to culverts and the channel in the area.
KEY FINDINGS
(1) The culvert at Forest Lake Blvd has insufficient capacity to convey significant rain events without water overtopping the road.
(2) The configuration of the Forest Lake Blvd culvert has resulted in an excessive accumulation of sediment above, in, and below the culvert.
2019
Lincoln residents voted to support a $9.9 million stormwater improvements bond that would fund, among other projects, the needed improvements at Forest Lake Blvd and S. 67th Street. The adjacent homeowner associations also contributed funds to be put toward stream improvements.
Contact
Chuck Seuferer
p. 402-443-7440 ext. 1491
e. cseuferer@jeo.com
