Background:
Project involves the complete reconstruction of the existing four lane pavement structure of East 53rd Street from Eastern Avenue to the approximate westerly radius return of Elmore Circle, approximately 1.1 miles in length, that will provide a fifth lane (two-way left turn).
The proposed 61' B-B typical pavement section will be constructed with a drainable subbase and associated subdrains. The project will also include underground storm sewer detention structures, storm sewer modifications as needed to accommodate widening of the roadway along with construction of a 5' wide sidewalk on the north side of East 53rd Street and an 8' wide shared-use path on the south side for the entire project length.
This project has been designed by the City’s Engineering Division. Right-of-way and temporary construction easements have been obtained. The proposed total cost of the project is currently estimated at $7,996,000 with approximately $3,700,000 of the cost being obtained from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program.
The project is being let by the Iowa Department of Transportation on February 15, 2022 with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2022.