13th Street Reconstruction Shifts Traffic To North Lanes In Ames

Press release from the City of Ames:

May 25, 2021

All traffic on 13th Street between Wilson and Douglas avenues will be shifted to single-lane traffic in both directions on the north (westbound) two lanes beginning Wednesday, May 26, weather permitting. The south (eastbound) two lanes will be closed to begin removal and reconstruction of these lanes. The south sidewalk, south driveway access, west entrance to McFarland Clinic parking lot off 13th Street, and side street access at Wilson, Clark, Burnett, and Kellogg avenues will also be closed. Anticipated duration to complete reconstruction and utilities of this stage of the project is seven to eight weeks.

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 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.

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.