Waukee Capital Improvement Projects Update For August 6, 2020

Press release from the City of Waukee:

August 4, 2020

The City of Waukee is continually working on public capital improvement projects which address current needs, sustain existing infrastructure and ensure that the City’s services and amenities are ready for continued growth of the Waukee community. Get the latest information about the progress being made on Waukee’s capital improvement projects!

Note: All project plans are weather permitting.

Waukee Public Library Stormwater Improvements Project

Crews are continuing to make progress on the Waukee Public Library stormwater improvements. The new driveway and rear traffic circle were paved and are now open to the public. The existing parking lot and the old driveway are currently being removed to allow grading and storm sewer installation to continue. Paving for the new parking lot will begin in mid-August with access to the front of the building being restored by Labor Day.

Curbside services and returns have shifted to the south side of the building. Returns can be dropped through the dropboxes 24/7 again. However, oversize items will only be accepted during curbside service hours.

NW 10th Street/NW Sunrise Drive Improvements

Paving was completed on NW Sunrise Drive. Crews are wrapping up paving the roundabout at the intersection of NW Sunrise Drive and NW 6th Street. The large box culvert and the pedestrian tunnel under NW 10th Street have been installed. Crews are preparing to pave NW 10th Street later this month.

See a video of the progress!

ADA Sidewalk Improvements

Work on the ADA sidewalk improvements will begin on Monday, Aug. 10 on Painted Woods Drive before moving up to sidewalk ramps along the Hickman Road corridor. Construction is expected to wrap up by mid to late September.

Alice Nizzi and Glynn Village Parks

Construction continues at Alice Nizzi Park in northern Waukee and at the new Glynn Village Park South/Glynn Village Trailside Amenity located in southern Waukee.

With an expected completion date of Sept. 15, the Glynn Village Park South will feature a playground, rubber surfacing and landscaping. The Glynn Village Trail Amenity will feature play equipment, seating, trees and engineered mulch.

With an expected completion date of Sept. 30, the 3.17-acre Alice Nizzi Park will feature a spaghetti and meatballs-themed playground, rubberized surfacing, sidewalks, a shade structure and historical elements.

Alice’s Road Landscape Enhancements

The Alice’s Road Landscape Enhancements project is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 11. A lane closure will be in effect for the inside northbound lane of Alice’s Road along the median. The closure is anticipated to last until the end of the project in late September.

See a full list of the City’s capital improvement projects.

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