Construction Around Bellevue
“Hey, what are they building over there?” is one of the questions we are most often asked. This page is devoted to construction projects around the city of Bellevue in various stages of development. Is there another construction project going on in Bellevue that isn’t listed below? Let us know, and we will add it. Contact [email protected].
31st and Highway 370
We’ve received a few questions regarding what’s happening at the old car wash on the south side of Highway 370 near 31st Street and next to La Petite Academy. We have been told that it was purchased by Tommy’s Express Car Wash, a national chain, and they will be building a new car wash where the old structure stood. There is currently a Tommy’s located at 84th and Highway 370.
36th and Cornhusker Road
- Project Name: Cornhusker Creek
- Project Announced: Summer 2024
- Estimated Completion Date: 2026
- Story Link: Cornhusker Creek
At a July council meeting, the Bellevue City Council approved the rezoning and development of a new mixed-use subdivision northwest of 36th and Cornhusker Road. The new development will sit on approximately 59 acres of what was formerly zoned agricultural land.
Northeast of Highway 34 and Highway 75
- Project Name: Prairie Hill / NC3
- Project Announced: February 2024
- Grading to begin in late Fall 2024 or Early Spring 2025
- Estimated Completion Date: Project Reach Building Late 2026, Complete Buildout 5 Years (surrounding housing, restaurants, and retail)
- Story Link(s): Prairie Hill 1, Prairie Hill 2
From Bellevue Times story in Feb. 2024: “At Bellevue’s City Council meeting Tuesday evening, the City of Bellevue entered into an agreement with the Prairie Hill Farm Development Authority to oversee the evolution of the new Prairie Hill Farm “village-within-a-village” project. The project includes the REACH building (Research, Engineering, Architecture Collaboration Hub), a $200 million dollar investment that will be a national cybersecurity hub. All told, the total cost of the development may reach $600 million. The council unanimously voted to approve the agreement.”
Northwest of Highway 34 and Highway 75
- Project Name: Bellevue Bay Water Park
- Project Announced: February 2024
- Groundbreaking Early Spring
- Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2026, Complete Buildout 5 years (hotels, etc)
- Story Link(s): Bellevue Bay 1, Bellevue Bay 2, Bellevue Bay 3
One of the more highly anticpated projects in a long time.
21st and Gilmore Lake Road (Near Hwy 75 & Cornhusker)
- Spring Ridge
- Project Start Date: Summer 2024
- Estimated Completion: Unknown
- Single and Multi-Family Development. The project extends south near 19th and Giles Road and can be seen from behind the Tidal Wave Car Wash. Road improvements were recommended on parts of 25th Street before the project is complete.
25th Street North of Capehart Road
- Project Name: Nebraska Army National Guard Readiness Center
- Project Announced: October 2022
- Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2024
- Story Link: Readiness Center
From a 2022 Bellevue Times story: “The new Bellevue Readiness Center will be located northeast of the intersection at 25th and Capehart Roads and next to the Willow Lakes Gold Course. Construction on the $36.3 million project is expected to be completed in Fall of 2024. The facility will be more than 100,000 square feet and sit on 40 acres of land.
The federal government earmarked $29 million for the project, while the state of Nebraska added $8 million. The City of Bellevue will be working on improving access to the new facility and infrastructure in the area.”
36th Street near the Movie Theater
- Project Name: West Papio Interceptor Sewer Siphon
- Project Announced: September 2023
- Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2024
- Story Link: West Papio
Lakewood West
- Lakewood West
- South of Highway 370 between 54th and 60th Streets
- Project Announced: Summer 2022
- Estimated Completion Date: Unknown
- Single-Family Residential Development
Kennedy Freeway Overnight Construction
- Project Name: Kennedy Freeway Update
- Project Announced: September 2024
- Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2025
- Story Link:
From the Nebraska Department of Roads: “Starting Monday, August 19, work will begin on US-75 between US-34 and I-80, weather permitting. Drivers should expect various overnight lane and ramp closures through spring 2025. Please slow down and stay alert in work zones.”
Olde Towne – Mission Avenue between Washington and Jefferson
- Project Name: Bridge Flats
- Project Announced: September 2022
- Estimated Completion Date: Unknown
- Story Link(s): Bridge Flats 1, Bridge Flats 2
Bridge Flats is a mixed-use development set to go where the former Bellevue City Hall once stood. The development would have 53 luxury rental units and about 18,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Originally set to start preliminary work in late 2022, Mercury Builders, who have owned the property since 2020, had one of their initial investors back out and have been working to find another investor.
Southeast corner of 25th and Capehart Road
- Project Name: McDonald’s Restaurant
- Project Announced: Summer 2024
- Estimated Completion Date: Winter 2025
- Story Link: McDonald’s
Update: This McDonald’s was finished ahead of schedule and had a soft opening on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Both the drive-thru and dining area are open for business.
McDonald’s is building their 4th Bellevue location near 25th and Capehart Road. The new fast food restaurant will join the other Bellevue McDonald’s locations at 36th & Highway 370, 21st & Cornhusker, and Galvin Road South.
BPS Frank Kumor Career Center
- Project Name: BPS Kumor Career Center
- Project Announced: 2021
- Estimated Completion Date: Oct 2024
- Story Link: Community Invited to Kumor Career Center Ribbon Cutting
From the Bellevue Public Schools District: “The Frank Kumor Career Center is the home to four career programs and was constructed using funds from the 2016 Bellevue Public Schools bond initiative. Additional funds have been secured from the Department of Defense Education Activities (DoDEA), the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation, and other local business partners to support the career center programs. Mr. Frank Kumor was a trustee on the Bellevue Board of Education and Bellevue Public Schools Foundation. His commitment to our students, schools, and community was legendary, and his service to our community knew no bounds.”
25th Street south of Childs Road
- Project Name: Asha’s House
- Project Announced: July 2022
- Estimated Completion Date: Sept/Oct 2024
- Story Link: Asha’s House
Asha’s House is a place where individuals with disabilities will come to be cared for in a safe environment, allowing their parents/guardians to have overnight respite.
