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During this time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Southbound traffic on 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street will remain closed at Emile Street until after Labor Day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northbound traffic from Leavenworth Street to 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street can continue to turn left at Emile Street and head west. Drivers also can continue to turn right at Emile Street and head east.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe recognize the difficulty drivers have had traveling to and around the med center Omaha campus this summer and appreciate everyone\u2019s patience and understanding as we work through these important projects,\u201d said Chad Kruse, executive director of capital projects in Facilities Management and Planning. \u201cWe\u2019re excited to see significant progress with the street improvements that have been made along Saddle Creek Road and within the EDGE District.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvements include the following: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new intersection at 46<sup>th<\/sup> and Farnam streets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new segment of 46<sup>th<\/sup> Street connecting Farnam Street to Jones Street \/ 48<sup>th<\/sup> Streets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new intersection at Saddle Creek Road and Leavenworth Street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repairs to Emile Street between 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street and Saddle Creek Road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The campus community also should note that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 42<sup>nd<\/sup> Street entrance to Poynter Hall will close Sept. 1 until approximately Nov. 10. 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