Street improvement that includes widening South 16th Street from two traffic lanes to four lanes from University Boulevard to Apple Place with turn lanes and traffic control improvements at Christensen Drive & South Riverside Drive (both into Vet Med), a culvert extension at Worrell Creek, and improved shared use paths along the corridor.
Project Update (4.7.26)
Weather permitting, starting Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, Con-Struct will begin
pavement removal along S. 16th Street. Following the pavement removal, their subcontractor will start working on the underground improvements. Two-way traffic will be maintained on S. 16th St throughout the project. Please note that the trail along S. 16th St will also be closed throughout the project.
Anticipated Duration: The contractor is anticipating 8 to 10 weeks to complete this phase.
Construction Notice & Map 04/07/2026(PDF, 13MB)
Project Schedule
Project will be starting in March of 2026 with an anticipated completion date of August 2026
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
Pavement replacement on 6th Street from Brookridge Avenue to Northwestern Avenue with 8-inch concrete pavement, upgrading pedestrian facilities to meet current federal regulations, repairing storm and sanitary sewer, along with replacing a small section of existing 6-inch water main with a new 8-inch water main.
Project Update
The project is nearly completion, pavement markings for traffic control will be painted Spring of 2026.
Project Schedule
The project is anticipated to be completed in Spring of 2026.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
The City of Ames has contracted with All Star Concrete for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Hyland Avenue. The project will include three stages of full PCC pavement replacement from Ontario Street to Pammel Drive, as well as patching and rehabilitation at select locations between Pammel Drive and Lincoln Way. As part of the project, the existing bike lanes on Hyland Avenue from Ontario Street to Oakland Street will be removed from the roadway and relocated to a new shared use path along the west side of Hyland Avenue. Read more on phasing of the project.
The 2026 Construction season will see Hyland Avenue in Stage 2 of the project.
Stage 2 Hyland Avenue will remain to through traffic. A temporary traffic signal will be used to control alternating northbound and southbound traffic in the southbound lane. This stage will extend from 1015 Hyland Avenue to the south side of Pammel Drive and will include pavement replacement and utility improvements. Only the east side of the roadway will be reconstructed during this stage. The anticipated duration is 6-7 weeks, weather dependent.
Project Updates (4.10.26)
Starting Monday, April 20th, 2026, Hyland Avenue will be reduced to single lane with alternating traffic. Only the east side of the roadway will be reconstructed during this stage. Pammel Drive will be closed to all through traffic from Hyland Ave. The existing sidewalk and the new section of the shared-use path will remain open during this stage. Cyclists are recommended to use the detour route via South Dakota Avenue. Anticipated Duration: 6-7 weeks, weather dependent for this stage of the project.
April 10th Construction Notice(PDF, 13MB)
Project Schedule
All three stages of the project are anticipated to be completed in Summer of 2026.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Dean Sayre, he can be reached at 515-239-5277.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797.
This program is to reconstruct existing paved alleys where the structural integrity of the existing pavement has diminished beyond repair. This project will reconstruct existing paved alley South of Lincoln Way (east/west alley) between South Kellogg Ave and South Sherman Avenue.
Project Update 
Project to begin in Spring/Summer 2026
Project Schedule
TBD
Project Contacts
An annual program that reconstructs or resurfaces asphalt streets. The streets included in the asphalt program for 2026 include:
- Hillcrest Avenue
- Ellis Street
- Kentucky Avenue
- Illinois Avenue
- Indiana Avenue
- Oklahoma Avenue
- Delaware Avenue (North Dakota Ave to Ontario Street)
Project Update
Project Schedule
Project Contact
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Scott Shepherd, he can be reached at 515-203-0799.
This annual program is for the rehabilitation or reconstruction of streets and alleys within the downtown area. These projects involve rehabilitation or reconstruction of street pavement, storm and sanitary sewers, and streetscapes.
Project Update
Project Schedule
Project Contact
City of Ames Project Manager is Hafiz Ibrahim, he can be reached at 515-239-5245.
City of Ames Inspector: Scott Shepherd, he can be reached at 515-203-0799.
The project will include four main stages of full PCC pavement replacement from Beach Ave to Ash Ave. The project will be completed over two years, with the east half being completed in 2026 and the west half in 2027. The project will include the construction of a new water main, new storm main, and the replacement of storm sewer intakes and manholes, along with sanitary manholes. Updates will be made to sidewalk ramps to bring them into compliance with current ADA standards.
Project Update
Starting Monday, April 27th, Sunset Drive will be closed from Beach Avenue to just past the east parking lot driveway of 2035 Sunset Drive. This section of Sunset will be closed to begin pavement removal and construction of a new water main. Once the water main for this section has been completed, work will proceed with the paving of the new concrete street. Use alternate routes if available. Use caution, as lanes will be narrow and workers will be near lanes of traffic. Traffic may be stopped during paving operations.
April 23 Construction Notice (PDF, 9MB)
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121 Beach Ave: The access from Sunset Drive will be closed for the
duration of Stage 1. Please access the west parking lot via the 2112 Lincoln
Way entrance.
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205 Beach Ave: The access from Sunset Drive will be closed for the
duration of Stage 1. Please use the property's alternate access from Beach
Avenue.
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210 Gray Ave: The parking garage access will remain open with a single
lane of alternating traffic.
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2035 Sunset Dr: The east parking lot driveway will be closed during Stage
1. Please use the property's alternate access, the west driveway, for all
entry and exit.
Project Schedule
Weather depending, this stage is anticipated to be complete in 4-5 weeks.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Dean Sayre, he can be reached at 515-239-5277.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797, or
Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
This annual program rehabilitates or reconstructs street sections that have deteriorated to prevent premature breakdown of the pavement. The streets included in this program are:
- Clark Avenue from 9th Street to 13th Street
Project Schedule
This project is anticipated to start in July 2026.
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Dean Sayre, he can be reached at 515-239-5277.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797, or
Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
This annual program rehabilitates or reconstructs street sections that have deteriorated to prevent premature breakdown of the pavement.
Project Schedule
This project is anticipated to start in April/May 2026
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Dean Sayre, he can be reached at 515-239-5277.
City of Ames Inspector: Jesus Campa, he can be reached at 515-203-0797, or
Jared Beckham, he can be reached at 515-203-0795.
This is the annual program for reconstruction or rehabilitation of collector streets. This project will remove and replace the existing surface before further deterioration occurs that would necessitate more expensive full removal and replacement.
Project Updates
Project Schedule
Project Contacts
City of Ames Project Manager is Dean Sayre, he can be reached at 515-239-5277.
City of Ames Inspector: Scott Shepherd, he can be reached at 515-203-0799.