City Of Ames: Eighth And Kellogg Intersection Closed

Press release from the City of Ames:

10/01/2021 8:30 AM

Eighth Street from Kellogg to Douglas avenues closed to traffic to allow reconstruction of the road. This closure includes the intersection of Eighth Street and Kellogg Avenue. Alley access to Eighth Street between Kellogg and Douglas avenues also is closed.

The City of Ames has contracted with Manatts Inc. and its subcontractor Jet Drain to complete this project, which will begin with pavement removal followed by repair of selected sanitary sewer pipes and replacement of manhole and storm sewer intakes. The work at the intersection is expected to be completed and reopened by Saturday, Oct. 2. Completion of the work on Eighth Street between Kellogg and Douglas avenues is expected to take five to six weeks. 

All are encouraged to take note of this construction activity in the area and allow extra travel time as delays may occur. For safety reasons, please keep children and pets away from the construction zone.

For more information, contact Hafiz Ibrahim, Civil Engineer, at Abdelhafiz.ibrahim@cityofames.org or 515.239.5245. For general construction updates, go to www.CityOfAmes.org/Construction

This press release was produced by the City of Ames. The views expressed here are the author’s own.