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
(7.17.26)
Weather permitting, on Monday, July 20th Con-Struct
will begin sidewalk ramp improvements at the
intersection of S. 16th St & University Blvd. This work
will require closure of the sidewalk along University
Blvd. Pedestrians and bicyclists should follow the
posted sidewalk/trail detour route.
To minimize traffic impacts, the sidewalk ramps will be
constructed one at a time, maintaining two-lane access
to Jack Trice Stadium at all times.
The contractor is anticipating 2 weeks to complete the
work.
July 17th Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 14MB)
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.
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
(8.03.26)
Hyland Ave. will close to all through traffic on Friday,
August 7th, for pavement grooving and the placement
of final pavement markings. This closure is scheduled
to begin at 7:00 AM and is expected to reopen around
5:00 PM Friday. With the completion of pavement
markings, Hyland Ave. is planned to fully reopen to both
lanes of traffic through the corridor by the end of the day
on Monday, August 10th.
Grooving and painting operations will continue on
Monday, August 10th, from Sheldon Ave. to Lincoln Way.
Hyland Ave. will remain open Monday but traffic may be
flagged around painting operations.
Anticipated Duration: Full closure- 7am to 5pm
Use alternate routes such as South Dakota Avenue or
Grand Avenue for Friday's travel.
Hyland Avenue, from Ontario St. to Sheldon Ave., will be
closed to allthrough traffic during the application of final
paint markings.
Local residents with driveways will still have access. Use
caution when entering the closure area and be aware of
wet paint.
On Monday, expect delays as painting will continue through
the rest of the Hyland ave corridor.
August 5th Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 12MB)
Additional Project Information
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.
View the project cross section: Hyland Typical Section Display(PDF, 60KB)
View the project staging: Hyland Staging Display(PDF, 349KB)
Stage 1 (Completed Fall 2025)
This stage will included pavement replacement, utility improvements, and construction of a new shared use path along the west side of Hyland Avenue. Hyland patching, north of Oakland Ave completed Fall 2025.
Bicycle Detour
The sidewalk and bike lanes of Hyland Ave between Ontario St and Oakland Street will be closed of the length of the project. The recommended detour for Cyclists would be using Ontario St, North Dakota and Lincoln way to avoid the closure area on Hyland Ave.
2026 Project Actions
Stage 2
Anticipated start date of April 20, 2026. Hyland Avenue will remain open 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.
Stage 3
Stage 3 will shift alternating signal-controlled traffic to the northbound lane of Hyland Avenue. This stage will extend from 1015 Hyland Avenue to the south side of Pammel Drive and will include pavement replacement, utility improvements, and continued construction of the shared-use path on the west side of Hyland Avenue. The shared-use path will be constructed up to Oakland Ave.
The City Council previously rejected the original project bids in May 2026 because the bids received were higher than anticipated. Following the bid rejection, City staff and HR Green modified the project and rebid the project. On September 8, 2026, City Council awarded the contract to Manatt’s, Inc.The overall project scope remains consistent with what was presented and discussed at the Public Informational Open House Meeting back in February. Manatt’s Inc anticipates completing the work on Indiana Ave and Kentucky Ave by November 13th, 2026, with Illinois Ave scheduled for construction in 2027.
Project Update
(9.9.26)
Weather permitting, Starting September 14th, Manatt’s
Inc will begin pavement removal for phase I on Indiana
Ave. Following the pavement, Manatt’s Subcontractor
will perform underground utility improvements. Once
the underground improvements are complete, Manatt’s
will prepare the area for paving operations. Expect a full
road closure within phase I. Further notices will be
delivered as construction proceeds.
The contractor is anticipating 3 to 4 weeks to complete
this phase. Additional phases will commence after the
completion of this phase. The contractor currently
anticipates November 13, 2026, as the overall
completion date for Indiana Ave and Kentucky Ave.
Action Required by Residents: Residents within Phase
I of Indiana Ave must park on nearby streets starting
Monday September 14th at 7AM. The map shows the
extent of the work area. Residents in this phase are
encouraged to label their trash and recycle containers
with their addresses. The contractor will move containers
as needed for collection and will return them afterward.
September 9th Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 3MB)
Project Schedule
Manatt’s Inc anticipates completing the work on Indiana
Ave and Kentucky Ave by November 13th, 2026, with
Illinois Ave scheduled for construction in 2027.
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
(06.01.26)
Work is substantially complete and is anticipated to be completed by end of May.
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
(8.10.26)
Weather permitting, water shut off will take place
on Wednesday, August 12th. Anticipated shut off is
6 hours beginning at 8AM. The City of Ames has
contracted with Con-Struct and their subcontractor,
On-Track, to perform water main work. On-Track
will be completing several connections to loop
Sunset's new water main into the existing main
in the area. If unforeseen conditions do not
permit this work to be done on the scheduled date,
please anticipate it will take place on the next day.
Expect to encounter construction vehicles and
activities.
You will experience a loss of water service for the
duration noted above. Please refrain from attempting
to use water during this time period. Should you
have air or rust in your water from this work, try
leaving the cold tap running for several minutes;
this is typically all it takes to clear the water up.
(6.04.26)
This section of Sunset will be closed to begin pavement removal. New
water main, storm mains, and sewer structures will be constructed while
this stage of the project is underway. Sections of sidewalk will be closed, as all ADA ramps through this section will be reconstructed as well. This will be the final stage of Sunset Drive for 2026. Work will continue west to Ash Ave. with two additional stages in the spring of 2027.
6/4/26 Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 9MB)
Project Schedule
Weather depending, this stage is anticipated to be complete in 6-7 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.
The City of Ames has contracted with Con-Struct for the reconstruction of Clark Ave. from 9th St. to 13th St. This project
includes the removal and replacement of existing pavement, curb, storm and sanitary structures, and water main.
Additionally, the ADA sidewalk ramps at 10th, 11th, and 12th streets will be brought up to current ADA standards. The
signal controlled crossing at 13th and Clark Ave will remain active during the project.
Project Update
(9.24.26)
Weather permitting, water shut off will take place
on Thursday, September 24th for 10th St (Wilson
Ave- Burnett Ave) and Alley-East of Wilson Ave
(9th St- 12th St). The anticipated shut-off
duration is 6-8 hours beginning at 8AM.
The City of Ames has contracted with sub-contractor
Iowa Pipe and Grading to do water main improvements
in your area. If unforeseen conditions don’t permit this
work to be done on the above scheduled date, please
anticipate it will take place on the next day. This work
will involve a connection with the existing water main
at the intersection of Clark Ave and 10th St. Expect to
encounter construction vehicles and activities.
You may/will experience a loss of water service for
the duration noted above. Please refrain from
attempting to use water during this time period. Should
you have air or rust in your water from this work, try
leaving the cold tap running for several minutes.
This is typically all it takes to clear the water up.
Project Schedule
Anticipated duration is 7 to 8 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
The City of Ames has contracted with Con-Struct for the reconstruction of Campus Ave from Lincoln Way to Oakland St.
The project will be split into two construction seasons. The section from Lincoln Way to West St is to be completed by
the end of July 2026, and the section from West St to Oakland St will be completed in 2027. The project includes the
removal and replacement of existing pavement with a new PCC concrete surface, replacement of sanitary and storm
sewer structures, and updates to the ADA sidewalk ramps at Lincoln Way and Campus Ave to meet current standards.
Project Updates
(07.06.26)
Campus Ave will close from the driveway of 155 Campus
Ave to West St, starting Tuesday, July 7th.
Action Required by Residents: For driveways north of the
closure, use West St. to access Campus Ave. For
driveways south of the closure, use Lincoln Way to access
Campus Ave. On-street parking north and south of
the closure area will still be available, but congestion from
construction equipment is to be expected.
· Mother's Pub: Access from Campus Ave will be closed,
use West St access.
· 155 Campus Ave: Access will remain open, accessible
from the south side of the stage closure.
· 2824 West St: Campus Ave access will remain open,
accessible from the south side of the stage closure.
· For garbage collection, set all cans out as normal; the
contractor will have them picked up and then returned to the
end of the driveways. Contractor will also coordinate the
moving of dumpsters as needed.
July 6 Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 10MB)
Project Schedule
The anticipated duration is 2 weeks for stage 4, weather dependent.
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 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
(6.25.26)
Beginning Monday, June 29th, all east and westbound
lanes of Bloomington Rd. will close from Stange Rd.
to 500' west of Eisenhower Ave. Manatts and their
subcontractors will continue with mill and overlay
operations and full-depth replacement of the railroad
approaches for east and westbound traffic. The
shared-use path on the south side of the closure area
will also close for removal and replacement during this
stage of the project.
The Bloomington Rd. and Stange Rd. intersection will
reopen to north and southbound traffic through the
intersection. All lanes west of the intersection will be
open to traffic.
Hyde Ave. at Bloomington Rd. will be closed for the
duration of this stage of the project.
Access to the Ascension Lutheran Church will be
maintained with their east access. The main
access will be closed.
Action required by residents: East and westbound traffic
looking to travel through the closure area can use the
signed detour route of George Washington Carver Ave.,
24th St., and Hoover Ave. Please see the map.
Pedestrians will need to cross to the north side of
Bloomington Rd. and use the sidewalk. Available
crossings will be at Stange Rd. and Eisenhower
Ave. Hyde Ave. residents will use Eisenhower Ave. to
access Bloomington Rd.
The Ascension Lutheran Church will use their east
access during this stage of the project.
June 25th Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 32MB)
Project Schedule
The full closure of Bloomington is anticipated to be 3-4 weeks.
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.
The Water System Improvements program provides for replacing water mains in areas that are experiencing rusty water problems. It also provides for installing larger distribution mains. The Seal Coat Improvements program is the annual program for removal and replacement of built-up seal coat streets. Complete removal of built-up seal coat allows for repairs to curbs, gutters, and placement of new paving surfaces.
Project Updates
(8.24.26)
Weather permitting, Manatt's will begin pavement
removal on Monday, August 24th, 2026, for
phase V on Ferndale Ave. Following pavement
removal, Iowa Water & Waste Systems will begin
removing and replacing storm sewer and sanitary
sewer structures. Phase I on Ferndale Ave will
reopen to residents on Friday August 21st.
Please note that the final asphalt layer for Phase I
will be placed at a later date with Phase V. Once
the underground improvements are complete on
Phase V, Manatt’s will prepare the area for paving
operations. Expect a full road closure on phase V
along Ferndale Avenue. Further notices will be
delivered as construction proceeds.
Residents in phase V must park on nearby streets
starting Monday August 24th at 7AM. The map
shows the extents of the work area. Residents in
this phase are encouraged to label their trash
and recycle containers with their addresses. The
contractor will move containers as needed for
collection and will return them afterward.
August 24th Construction Notice & Map(PDF, 9MB)
Project Schedule
6 weeks for the current phase.
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.