Reconstruction Of 13th Street Starts On Wednesday In Ames

Ames IA

30 March, 2021

8:10 AM

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Press release from the City of Ames: March 29, 2021 Work on the first stage of reconstruction of 13th Street will begin Wednesday, March 31, weather permitting. The two south (eastbound) lanes of 13th Street from Wilson to Burnett avenues will be closed to install temporary pavement widening. Eastbound traffic on 13th Street will be shifted to single-lane traffic in both directions on the two north (westbound) lanes. The south sidewalk, driveway access, and side street access in the area will also be closed. The temporary widening of the two south lanes is expected to be complete within one week, followed by the start of construction on the two north lanes and additional phases of the project. The City of Ames has contracted with Con-Struct to complete this project, which continues the reconstruction of 13th Street from Wilson to Duff avenues that was completed in 2020. 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. All are encouraged to take note of this construction activity in the area and allow extra travel time as delays will occur. As always, caution should be exercised when traveling through the construction area. For more information, contact Dean Sayre, Civil Engineer II, at [email protected] 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.