Construction Begins on S. 16th Street Tuesday

Published on June 16, 2025

AMES, Iowa – Construction begins on the South 16th Street widening project on Tuesday, June 17, weather permitting. Traffic on South 16th Street from Apple Place to west of South Riverside Drive will be maintained one lane in each direction throughout construction. The shared-use path along South 16th Street will be closed.

This marks the first phase in a two-phase project to widen South 16th Street to four lanes from University Boulevard to the Veterinary Medicine Trail. The City of Ames has contracted with Con-Struct for this project.

To accommodate the Iowa State University academic calendar and football season, the project will be constructed in two phases over two construction seasons. Substantial completion of the first phase is anticipated by Friday, Aug. 22. The second phase is scheduled for substantial completion by Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

The project also includes the extension of storm sewer infrastructure along South 16th Street, the addition of curb and gutter, and new multi-use trail along the north and south of the street. Access to ISU Veterinary Medicine buildings will be maintained throughout the project.

For more information, contact Hafiz Ibrahim, Civil Engineer, at 515.239.5245, or email at abdelhafiz.ibrahim@cityofames.org.

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