The ongoing project on 5th Street in Lincoln has made some progress.

Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch told Regional Radio that only one more document needs to be addressed before they can put shovels in the ground and Phase 1 can begin and the road can be fixed. 

Mayor Welch says drainage issues have already been taken care of, which will hopefully save some time in this lengthy process. 

Over the years, the plans for this road have included widening it and creating a bike path. Mayor Welch explains the plan has been scaled down, and there will be no path. 

You can find plenty more information about the 5th Street project and the City of Lincoln at lincolnil.gov