City Of Ames: UPDATE: 13th Street Eastbound Lane Closed Monday

Press release from the City of Ames:

08/13/2021 9:00 AM

To complete the second phase of the 13th Street reconstruction project, the eastbound lane of 13th Street from Grand to Kellogg avenues will be closed to traffic for one day on Monday, Aug. 16. The closure will begin around 6 a.m. on Monday. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of the traveling public and workers onsite while the paving machine is operated adjacent to the eastbound lane. One lane will continue to be open to westbound traffic.

Motorists should detour to other streets including 20th Street to help reduce congestion and allow for a safer work zone.

The City of Ames has contracted with Con-Struct to complete this project, which includes the reconstruction of 13th Street from Wilson to Duff avenues. In addition to new concrete street pavement, the 13th Street project also includes storm and sanitary sewer improvements, water main replacement, residential water transfers, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk ramp improvements.

The 13th Street reconstruction has five phases to allow emergency vehicles access to and from the Ames Fire Station at 1300 Burnett Ave. At all times, one lane of 13th Street will remain open to traffic. However, access to side streets will be restricted for safety reasons and to ease potential congestion of the construction zone. Construction is anticipated to be completed in late fall 2021. As with all projects, the actual duration will depend on weather conditions.

All are encouraged to take note of this construction activity in the area and allow extra travel time as delays will occur. Please use alternative routes if available. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through the construction area.   

For more information, contact Dean Sayre, Civil Engineer II, at dean.sayre@cityofames.org or 515.239.5277. 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.