On August 19, 2016, Omaha contractor Kiewit Infrastructure was announced as the winning bidder for the contract to construct the line and carhouse.
In February 2017, it was announced that track construction was projected to begin in April that year, which it did.
Work on utility relocation relating to the project had already started in 2016, as did construction of the maintenance facility for the line.
Installation of the tracks along the route began in May 2017.
By March 2018, more than 90% of the track had been installed along the initial line.

In mid-2017, the city signed a contract with Transdev to operate and maintain the streetcar system for at least five years.
The first test trip covering the entire line under power was made on the night of June 18/19, 2018.
Training of operators also began that month.
On August 19, 2016, Omaha contractor Kiewit Infrastructure was announced as the winning bidder for the contract to construct the line and carhouse. In February 2017, it was announced that track construction was projected to begin in April that year, which it did. Work on utility relocation relating to the project had already started in 2016, as did construction of the maintenance facility for the line. Installation of the tracks along the route began in May 2017. By March 2018, more than 90% of the track had been installed along the initial line. 
In mid-2017, the city signed a contract with Transdev to operate and maintain the streetcar system for at least five years. The first test trip covering the entire line under power was made on the night of June 18/19, 2018. Training of operators also began that month.
The Hop (streetcar)