Multiple major infrastructure projects are underway across Lincoln City, covering water systems, roads, and public facilities. Below are current statuses and upcoming work.

🏛️ Lincoln City – Active Projects in Planning

🚰 Citywide Smart Water Meter Upgrade

Status: Implementation / multi-phase rollout

Project details:

• Replacement of 10,000+ water meters across the city
  
  

• Switch from manual reads to wireless radio-read meters
  
  

• Phased installation continuing through 2026.
  
  

Purpose:

• Improve billing accuracy
  
  

• Allow faster leak detection
  
  

• Modernize utility infrastructure.
  
  

🚧 SW 10th Street Road & Drainage Improvements

Status: Planning / design

Location:

• SW 10th Street to SW Ebb Avenue
  
  

Work planned:

• Reconstruct roadway
  
  

• Install storm drainage
  
  

• Landscaping improvements.
  
  

Goal:

• Improve roadway durability and drainage capacity.
  
  

**Construction Update – SW 10th Street

The SW 10th Street road and drainage improvement project has moved through design and bidding phases but has not yet been officially listed as completed by the City of Lincoln City. The project includes road reconstruction, storm drainage pipe installation, and paving improvements. 

🚶 U.S. Highway 101 Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Status: Design and phased upgrades

Location:

• Along sections of U.S. Route 101 in Lincoln City.
  
  

Planned improvements:

• New sidewalks
  
  

• ADA curb ramps
  
  

• Improved storm drainage
  
  

• Possible bike lane improvements.
  
  

Purpose:

• Improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and residents crossing the highway.
  
  

**Pedestrian & Safety Improvements Update

Multiple pedestrian safety improvements are underway in Lincoln City, including ADA curb ramp upgrades, signal improvements, and updated crosswalks along Highway 101. These projects are designed to improve accessibility and provide safer crossing points for residents and visitors. Work continues in phases throughout the city as intersections are upgraded.

🌲 Schooner Creek Discovery Park

Status: Development planning

Location:

• 4815 SE 51st Street
  
  

Project details:

• First new park in Lincoln City in more than 20 years
  
  

• Nature-focused recreation and environmental education park.
  
  

Goal:

• Expand public recreation and outdoor learning opportunities.
  
  

**✅ Phase 1 – Completed & Open 

  🚧 Phase 2 – Near Completion

• Phase 2 construction began Spring 2025 and was expected to finish around January 2026.

🏟 Phase 3 – Coming Next

• Design is underway and construction is expected to begin Spring 2026 with completion by late 2026.

🧭 Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan 2043

Status: Long-term planning framework

The comprehensive plan sets the city’s development priorities through 2043.

Major focus areas:

• Housing growth
  
  

• Transportation improvements
  
  

• Public facilities
  
  

• Parks and open space
  
  

• Economic development.
  
  

This plan guides future zoning and major development decisions.

🌊 Schooner Creek Watershed Improvements

Status: Environmental planning / restoration

Focus:

• Sediment reduction
  
  

• Stormwater improvements
  
  

• Habitat restoration.
  
  

These projects aim to improve water quality and protect downstream ecosystems.

⭐ Projects Likely to Move Toward Construction Soon

These are projects in design, planning, or early funding stages.

Possible upcoming work includes:

• Additional Highway 101 pedestrian and drainage improvements
  
  

• Expanded water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
  
  

• Additional parks and recreation projects tied to city growth
  
  

• Continued housing development initiatives driven by housing demand.

🗓 Upcoming:  Spring 2026 starts for water main & roadway projects; Summer 2026 for line replacements.

🏗️ Lincoln City Projects & Construction Tracker (2026)

🚧 3/31/26- Mid-April 2026

Traffic Impact

We're working between Salishan Hills Drive and NE West Devils Lake Road and In Lincoln Beach and at Salishan Hills Drive, you can expect crews working during the day. In Lincoln City until mid-April, we're working at night with U.S. 101 lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. 

🚧Temporary closure of SE High School Drive and SE 48th Place from June 15, 2026 to September 3, 2026 for the Nelscott Pressure-Gravity Sewer main work.  

🚧 Highway 101 Waterline Relocation

📍 Location: NE 33rd St → NE Holmes Rd
🏗️ Status: Design complete – expected to go to bid in June 2026

Purpose:

• Relocate water infrastructure along Highway 101
  
  

• Prepare for future sidewalk and stormwater improvements along the corridor.
  
  

Why it matters:

• Supports a future ODOT safety and pedestrian improvement project.
  
  

🚦 U.S. 101 ADA Curb Ramp Improvements

📍 Multiple intersections throughout Lincoln City

What’s happening:

• Old curb ramps are being replaced
  
  

• Pedestrian crossing buttons and accessibility improvements are being installed.
  
  

Traffic impacts:

• Temporary lane closures
  
  

• Night construction at some intersections
  
  

• Detours near NW 14th St and SE 48th Place during work periods.
  
  

Goal:

• Bring intersections into compliance with federal accessibility standards.
  
  

🏘️ Lighthouse Village Housing Project

📍 North Lincoln City (near Logan Rd)

Project overview:

• 28 housing units for individuals with severe mental illness
  
  

• Includes an on-site clinic and support services
  
  

• Developed by the Housing Authority of Lincoln County.
  
  

Breakdown:

• 26 one-bedroom units
  
  

• 2 two-bedroom units
  
  

Estimated completion: Around 2026

Purpose:

• Provide supportive housing and mental health services.
  
  

🏢 Lincoln City Welcome Center

📍 D River State Recreation Area area

Project cost:

• Approximately $7.1 million construction project
  
  

Purpose:

• New visitor center for tourism information and community services.
  
  

Approved by Lincoln City Council through a progressive design/build agreement.

🚧 Holmes Road Pump Station Upgrade

📍 Holmes Road area

What’s happening:

• Sewer pump station improvements
  
  

• Lining pipes to reduce stormwater infiltration
  
  

• New alarm monitoring system for failures.
  
  

Expected completion: Spring 2026

Purpose:

• Improve wastewater system capacity and reliability.
  
  

**Construction Update – Holmes Road Sewer Project

The Holmes Road Pump Station upgrade is nearing completion and is expected to finish by the end of March. The project increases pumping capacity and installs new monitoring systems to improve reliability and reduce sewer overflow risk during heavy rain. 

🛣️ SE 51st Street Paving Project

📍 SE 51st St → Highway 101 to SE 47th St

Work includes:

• Road resurfacing
  
  

• Traffic disruptions during daytime paving operations.
  
  

Typical work hours:

• 8 AM – 5 PM.
  
  

🏘️ Recently Completed Housing Projects

Wecoma Place Affordable Housing

📍 Lincoln City

Completed:

• 44 affordable housing units
  
  

Purpose:

• Housing for local residents and Echo Mountain Fire survivors.
  
  

🧭 Future Infrastructure to Watch

These projects are expected over the next few years:

Possible upcoming work:

• Highway 101 culvert replacements to reduce flooding risks.
  
  

• Additional sidewalk and storm water upgrades along Highway 101.
  
  

• Continued affordable housing development.