North Omaha Trail Expansion Breaks Ground

Next phase will connect neighborhoods and spur economic growth

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:36am

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A vibrant, abstract silkscreen illustration featuring a bicycle icon repeated in a grid pattern, representing the multi-use North Omaha Trail and the active transportation it will enable.The North Omaha Trail expansion will provide a vital new connection for pedestrians, cyclists, and the local community.Omaha Today

Officials in Omaha, Nebraska celebrated the groundbreaking of the next phase of the North Omaha Trail, a multi-use path that will eventually stretch 8 miles and connect neighborhoods, businesses, and cultural landmarks across the community. The $8 million project is funded by state money and is expected to be completed next year.

Why it matters

The North Omaha Trail is designed to be more than just a path - it aims to reconnect neighborhoods, spark economic growth, and provide safe, accessible green space for residents in the area. This expansion is seen as a key part of the ongoing revitalization and 'renaissance' happening in North Omaha.

The details

The next phase of the North Omaha Trail will extend the path through Creighton University to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge downtown. Officials say the trail is meant to be a community asset that goes beyond just providing a place to walk or bike, with the goal of boosting economic development and improving connectivity in the area.

  • Officials broke ground on the next phase of the North Omaha Trail on April 18, 2026.
  • The $8 million project is expected to be completed next year.

The players

Lavonya Goodwin

Omaha City Council member who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.

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What they’re saying

“As I look at what is happening around this community, we are in a phase of building and renaissance and it's because of all of you. This work is being led for us and by us.”

— Lavonya Goodwin, Omaha City Council

What’s next

The next phase of the North Omaha Trail is expected to be completed by next year, connecting the trail to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge downtown.

The takeaway

The North Omaha Trail expansion represents a significant investment in reconnecting neighborhoods, promoting economic growth, and providing green space for the local community - all part of a broader revitalization effort underway in the area.