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The Saddle Creek Underpass is located in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska. Built to accommodate Dodge Street (US 6) traversing over Saddle Creek Road, the underpass was constructed in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration. It was included on the Bridges in Nebraska Multiple Property Submission on June 29, 1992.[2]
The Nebraska Department of Roads Biennial Report of 1933-34 describes the construction of the underpass as featuring "a complete, modern street light system, and interlocking traffic control signal system, two pedestrian subways, and a grade separation of Dodge Street and Saddle Creek Boulevard."
Built by the Works Progress Administration, over 1,175 cubic yards (898 m³) of dirt were excavated to lower Saddle Creek Road sufficiently to pass under the overpass. The project was completed in 1934,[3] and was designed to accommodate the westernmost addition to Omaha's boulevard system, which was originally called Saddle Creek Boulevard. Saddle Creek Road still utilizes the underpass today as it sits between the Morton Meadows and Dundee neighborhoods. As of 2004 the Underpass was the only property listed on the National Register in either neighborhood, although each one has submitted applications to be listed as a historic district.[4]
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Boulevards in Omaha, Nebraska |
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Hanscom Boulevard · Happy Hollow Boulevard
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Deer Park Boulevard · Hoctor Boulevard · Riverview Boulevard · Spring Lake Drive · Turner Boulevard
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