🚧 Lincoln City Infrastructure & Community Projects Update – July 2026

Multiple infrastructure, utility, transportation, and recreation projects are currently underway across Lincoln City. Here's where things stand as of July 2026:

🚰 Citywide Smart Water Meter Upgrade

Status: Final Phase Underway

Lincoln City continues replacing more than 10,000 aging water meters with a wireless radio-read system.

Project Benefits

• Improved billing accuracy
• Faster leak detection
• Reduced need for manual meter readings
• Modernized utility infrastructure

The city reports the multi-year project began in 2023 and is expected to wrap up during 2026.

🚧 Highway 101 Utility & Street Improvements

N. 33rd Street to NE Holmes Road

Status: Construction Beginning Summer 2026

This project includes:

• New water main installation
• New sidewalk construction
• Storm drainage improvements
• Utility infrastructure upgrades

The project was bid in June and is scheduled to begin construction during Summer 2026.

🚧 NE Neptune Street Improvements

Status: Scheduled for July 2026

Location:
NE Neptune Street between NE 63rd Street and NE 66th Street

Work includes:

• Drainage improvements
• Mountable curb installation
• Roadway enhancements

Construction is scheduled to begin this month.

🚰 Spring Lake Distribution Project

Status: Beginning Summer 2026

The city is constructing new water infrastructure to connect the existing water system to the new Spring Lake Pump Station.

Benefits include:

• Improved water system reliability
• Increased service capacity
• Future growth support

Construction is scheduled to begin Summer 2026.

🚰 Holmes Road Pump Station Upgrade

Status: Under Construction

This project will:

• Increase sewer pumping capacity
• Reduce stormwater infiltration into the sewer system
• Add upgraded monitoring and alarm systems

The Holmes Road Boat Ramp remains closed during construction.

🌲 Schooner Creek Discovery Park

Location: 4815 SE 51st Street

✅ Phase 1 – Completed

The Oregon Coast's first inclusive and accessible public playground opened in December 2024.

🚧 Phase 2 – Under Construction

Phase 2 includes:

• Entry plaza
• Event stage
• Flexible lawn area
• Covered picnic shelters
• ADA restrooms
• Public art features

The city expects Phase 2 to open during Summer 2026.

🏟 Phase 3 – Beginning 2026

Phase 3 is moving into construction and will add:

• Permanent pickleball courts
• Covered multi-sports court
• Turfed sports field
• Walking paths
• Additional recreation amenities

Construction is expected through late 2026.

🧭 Lincoln City Comprehensive Plan 2043

Status: Ongoing Long-Term Planning

The Comprehensive Plan guides future city growth through 2043 and focuses on:

• Housing development
• Transportation improvements
• Economic development
• Public facilities
• Parks and recreation
• Environmental stewardship

This document continues to influence future development and infrastructure decisions citywide.

🌊 Watershed & Environmental Projects

Status: Ongoing

Several efforts continue throughout Lincoln City to improve:

• Stormwater management
• Habitat restoration
• Water quality protection
• Watershed health

These projects help protect local creeks, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems.

👀 What Residents May See Next

Upcoming and active work likely to impact residents includes:

✔ Highway 101 utility and sidewalk projects
✔ Water system upgrades and meter replacements
✔ Sewer infrastructure improvements
✔ Additional phases of Schooner Creek Discovery Park
✔ Long-range transportation and housing projects

As Lincoln City continues to grow, infrastructure investments remain focused on reliability, safety, accessibility, and future community needs.

🚧 Lincoln City Projects & Construction Tracker

Updated July 2026

🚧 Active Traffic & Road Closures

SE High School Drive Sewer Project

📍 SE High School Drive / SE 48th Place

Current Closure:
SE High School Drive between SE Spy Glass Ridge Drive and SE 48th Place.

Project:
Nelscott Pressure-Gravity Sewer Main Improvements

Expected Duration:
June 11, 2026 through approximately mid-August 2026.

Purpose:
• Upgrade aging sewer infrastructure
• Improve wastewater system reliability
• Support future growth in the Nelscott area

🚰 Highway 101 Waterline Relocation Project

📍 NE 33rd Street → NE Holmes Road

Status: Construction expected Summer 2026

Work Includes:

• Waterline relocation
• Utility upgrades
• Sidewalk improvements
• Stormwater infrastructure improvements

Why It Matters:

This project prepares the corridor for future Highway 101 safety and pedestrian improvements.

♿ U.S. Highway 101 ADA Improvements

📍 Multiple locations throughout Lincoln City

Work Includes:

• ADA curb ramp replacements
• Accessibility upgrades
• Pedestrian crossing improvements
• Signal system updates

Possible Impacts:

• Temporary lane closures
• Night work in some locations
• Short-term traffic delays

Goal:

Improve accessibility and pedestrian safety throughout the city.

🚰 Spring Lake Water System Project

📍 Various locations

Status: Beginning Summer 2026

Project Includes:

• New water transmission infrastructure
• Connection to the new Spring Lake Pump Station
• Increased water system reliability and capacity

🚰 Holmes Road Pump Station Upgrade

📍 Holmes Road Area

Status: Under Construction

Improvements:

• Increased sewer pumping capacity
• Reduced stormwater infiltration
• New monitoring and alarm systems

Current Impact:

The Holmes Road Boat Ramp remains closed during construction.

🌲 Schooner Creek Discovery Park

📍 4815 SE 51st Street

✅ Phase 1 Complete

Inclusive playground opened in 2024.

🚧 Phase 2 Nearing Completion

Includes:
• Event lawn
• Stage area
• Picnic shelters
• Restrooms
• Public gathering spaces

🏟 Phase 3 Moving Forward

Planned additions include:
• Pickleball courts
• Covered sports court
• Recreation facilities
• Walking paths

🏘️ Lighthouse Village Housing Development

📍 North Lincoln City

Project Includes:

• 28 supportive housing units
• On-site services and support programs
• Housing for individuals experiencing significant mental health challenges

Purpose:

Expand housing options and supportive services within Lincoln City.

🏢 D River Welcome Center

📍 D River Area

Status:

Planning and development efforts continue.

Concept:

• Visitor information center
• Community gathering space
• Tourism services

No construction start date has been announced.

🏘️ Recently Completed

Wecoma Place Affordable Housing

📍 Lincoln City

Completed: 44 affordable housing units

Provides housing opportunities for local residents and Echo Mountain Fire survivors.

👀 Projects to Watch

Possible Future Projects

• Additional Highway 101 safety improvements
• Culvert replacements and drainage upgrades
• Water and sewer infrastructure improvements
• Additional affordable housing developments
• Future park and recreation projects

Lincoln City Connect Note

Project schedules can change due to weather, contractor availability, permitting, or funding. This tracker is intended to provide a general overview of publicly announced projects and may not reflect real-time construction schedules.