Plans Being Finalized For 13 Street, Reconstruction Designed From Duff To Meadowlane In Ames

Press release from the City of Ames:

January 26, 2021

Ames Public Works is finalizing plans to reconstruct 13th Street between Duff and Meadowlane avenues with work to begin this summer. This project continues the reconstruction of 13th Street from Wilson to Duff avenues that was completed in 2020. Due to the pandemic, there is no public meeting planned for this project. However, a virtual project meeting to learn more about the details of the reconstruction and to provide feedback is available at www.CityOfAmes.org/Arterial13th

In addition to new concrete street pavement, the 13th Street project also includes storm and sanitary sewer improvements, water main replacement, residential water transfers, shared use path, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk ramp improvements.

The project will be completed in 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 in each direction 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.

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