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Streetcar Construction Hits Omaha Businesses | Omaha News

Streetcar Construction Hits Omaha Businesses | Omaha News

Published 2 days, 11 hours ago
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Omaha’s streetcar construction is hitting hard—especially around 24th and Farnam, where businesses report plummeting foot traffic and revenue. Compounding the issue, a major overnight water shutoff scheduled for July 2nd will disrupt over 250 hotel guests and strain operations between midnight and 4 AM. Hoteliers warn of canceled reservations, guest complaints, and possible fines, as construction turns a prime commercial corridor into a logistical nightmare. While the city aims to upgrade century-old utilities and minimize fallout, local merchants are bracing for a prolonged struggle—hoping the long-term transit benefits won’t come at too steep a cost to their livelihoods.

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