Metro Transit to Begin ORBT Platform Construction

Metro’s construction team, led by The Weitz Company, will lay the
foundation for each station, which includes platform preparation,
roadway improvements and travel upgrades.

“We’re excited to work with Weitz as we lay the groundwork for an
enhanced transit system,” said Curt Simon, Metro’s executive director.
“This will be a game changer for transit in our community.”

Construction time will vary by location and temporarily close sections
of adjacent travel lanes. Temporary bus stops will be installed near all
platform construction sites. Sidewalk access may be limited due to
safety concerns and space constraints, so pedestrians will be encouraged
to use alternate routes until construction at each site is completed.

Once a site is prepared, ORBT canopies – which are being fabricated by
Dimensional Innovations in Overland Park, Kansas – will be transported
to Omaha and lifted into place by crane. Installation and testing of
technology components will follow. Until ORBT begins operation next
spring, Metro asks the community to be safe and respectful in these
shared spaces.

“We appreciate everyone’s patience in advance,” Simon said. “We are
confident that the benefits from ORBT will be valuable to a growing city
that wants and needs more transportation options.”