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WDM Engineering Services Department, City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 2D
P.O. Box 65320
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: 515-222-3475
ENGINEERING PROJECTS
Ashworth Road Reconstruction - 19th Street to 23rd Street
Booneville Road Reconstruction - S. 60th to Raccoon River Dr.
EP True Parkway - Bridgewood Boulevard to Wendover Lane
EP True Parkway - Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard
Grand Avenue Reconstruction - I35 to S 60th Street
Grand Avenue Sewer Abandonment (S. 33rd St. to Jordan Creek)
Grand Prairie Parkway & EP True Parkway Intersection Improvements
Mills Civic Parkway Reconstruction, South 91st to South Grand Prairie Parkway
Mills Civic Parkway Reconstruction - Sugar Creek & Fox Creek Crossings
Mills Civic Parkway Widening - S 81st St to S 88th St
SE Salix Drive – Veterans Parkway to SE 1st Street
Valley Junction Alleys, Phase 10
WRA Sugar Creek Improvements - Phase 2
6th Street Parking Lot & Dumpster Enclosure
12th & Vine Regional Stormwater Detention Facility
2026 HMA Resurfacing Program, Phase 1
2026 HMA Resurfacing Program, Phase 2
2026 PCC Patching Program, Phase 1
2026 PCC Patching Program, Phase 2
2026 Street Reconstruction Program (Giles Street, 32nd Street to 28th Street)
2025 HMA Resurfacing Program - Phase 1
2025 HMA Resurfacing Program - Phase 2
2025 Parking Lot Repairs Program
2025 Pavement Markings Program
2025 Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program
2025 Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Program
2025 Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation Program
2025 Storm Pipe Rehabilitation Program
2025 Street Reconstruction Program (Giles Street, Valley West Drive to 32nd Street)
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| Project | Information | Updated |
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| ashworth road reconstruction - 19th Street to 23rd street |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Spring 2027 Consultant: Shive-Hattery, Inc. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/17/2026 (IDOT)
Project Overview: This project consists of reconstruction of Ashworth Road generally from the north leg of 19th Street to the north leg of 23rd Street. The roadway cross section will consist of two 11-foot through lanes, one 12-foot two-way left turn lane, and one 11-foot dedicated right turn lane in both eastbound and westbound directions with a 1-foot offset to curb. The 19th Street intersection will be shifted approximately 2 feet north and the 22nd Street intersection will be shifted approximately 2 feet south resulting in a 4-foot lane shift between these two major intersections. Sidewalks will generally be 9.5 feet from back of curb where right turn lanes are not planned (similar to existing) and will generally be 7.5 feet from back of curb where right turns lanes are planned. The project will also include watermain replacement along the north side of Ashworth Road from 20th Street to 23rd Street.
Project Status: Utility relocations (electric, gas, telecommunications, etc.) have commenced and will likely be completed by mid-March. The project is currently in the bidding phase through the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), a requirement due to federal funds being used for this project. The project is scheduled to bid on March 17, 2026. City of West Des Moines City Council will be awarding the construction contract at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 23, 2026, contingent upon Iowa DOT approval. Construction is expected to begin early April 2026, depending on the weather.
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2/24/2026 |
| Booneville Road Reconstruction – S. 60th to Raccoon River Dr. |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: Bolton & Menk, Inc. Contractor: All Star Concrete
Project Overview: The project includes reconstruction of Booneville Road from the South 60th Street intersection approximately 1,200 feet to the east towards the Raccoon River Drive intersection to accommodate improved traffic circulation in the area on a paved surface. Booneville Road will be reconstructed from an existing 2-lane gravel roadway to a 2-lane undivided roadway with a typical 31-foot cross section. Watermain will not be extended with this project. Sidewalk will only be constructed with the project if a reimbursement agreement is executed.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 2/16/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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2/24/2026 |
| EP true parkway - bridgewood boulevard to wendover lane |
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: McClure Engineering Company Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: This project consist of construction of EP True Parkway from Bridgewood Boulevard to Wendover Lane. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway (minor arterial street classification) from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. The construction of the eastern phase of WP True Parkway from Bridgewood Boulevard to Wendover Lane will include 2,400 feet of 3-lane urban cross section (ultimate 5-lane cross section) with one lane in each direction and a continuous left turn lane in the center. The project will also include new watermain, a shared-use path, and fiber conduit along EP True Parkway.
Project Status: The construction on this site has been halted for winter shut down. Construction will resume in the spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| EP True Parkway - Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard | Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: McClure Engineering Company Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway (minor arterial street classification) from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. The construction of the western phase of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Bridgewood Boulevard will include 3,900 feet of 5-lane urban cross section with two lanes in each direction and a continuous left turn lane in the center. No median will be constructed initially with this project. The project will also include new watermain, a shared-use path, and fiber conduit along EP True Parkway.
Project Status: The construction on this site has been halted for winter shut down. Construction will resume in the spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| grand avenue reconstruction - i-35 to S 60th Street | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026 Consultant: Kirkham Michael Contractor: Concrete Technologies, Inc.
Project Overview: Reconstruction of Grand Avenue from I-35 to South 60th Street from an existing 3-lane undivided roadway to a 6-lane divided roadway, including a trail along the south side of the roadway.
Project Status: The contractor has begun installation of the storm sewer and water main for the north lanes. The contractor will force a closure of Raccoon River Drive just north of Grand Avenue starting on March 9th to run the water main across Raccoon River Drive. This closure is expected to last 7-10 days, weather permitted. Traffic on Grand Avenue will remain open. Oaks on Grand, Maverik, and the southern entrance to Glen Oaks will be accessible from Booneville Road.
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03/05/2026 |
| grand avenue sewer abandonment (south 33rd street to jordan creek) |
Estimated Start: Winter 2026 Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. Contractor: MPS Engineers
Project Overview: The project will include abandonment of the 36-inch sanitary sewer along the north side of Grand Avenue from just east of South 35th Street to the Raccoon River Park, wherein the sewer increases in size to 42-inch through Raccoon River Park to Jordan Creek. The project will also include the extension of sanitary sewer near South 33rd Street to tie into the Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) sewer, the relocation of any existing sanitary sewer services that need to tie into the adjacent WRA sewer, filling the abandoned sewer with flowable fill, backfilling abandoned manholes, and removing manhole castings and cone sections.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 1/5/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule with construction starting soon.
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01/15/2026 |
| Grand prairie Parkway & Ep true parkway intersection improvements | Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026 Consultant: Foth Infrastructure & Environment Contractor: Concrete Technologies, Inc.
Project Overview: This project consists of improvements to the Grand Prairie Parkway & EP True Parkway Intersection. Planned development east of Grand Prairie Parkway is necessitating the construction of EP True Parkway from Grand Prairie Parkway to Wendover Lane. Improvements to Grand Prairie Parkway will include the construction of the remaining three (3) northbound lanes from EP True Parkway to the I-80 interchange, as well as the necessary northbound and southbound left turn lanes and connection to EP True Parkway. Grand Prairie Parkway will transition back to a 3-lane cross section just south of the intersection until such time that traffic volumes warrant widening of the roadway to Mills Civic Parkway. The project will also include a new traffic signal and accommodate a new watermain and shared-use path along EP True Parkway.
Project Status: The contractor has completed pavement removals, water main installation, storm sewer instillation, and subgrade work on the east side of Grand Prairie Parkway. The intersection has been paved on the east side and construction has started on the west side of Grand Prairie Parkway.
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11/12/2025 |
| mills civic parkway reconstruction, South 91st to south grand prairie parkway | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: McClure Engineering Company Contractor: Alliance Construction
Project Overview: This project includes the reconstruction of Mills Civic Parkway from South 91st Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway from an existing paved 2-lane rural roadway cross section to a 3-lane urban roadway cross section. The initial reconstruction will include the southern three lanes (future eastbound lanes) with grading to accommodate the future widening of the northern three lanes (future westbound lanes) of the ultimate 6-lane divided urban cross section (major arterial classification). The existing 2-lane roadway will be utilized as much as possible throughout the reconstruction process but ultimately will be removed with this project. The project will include a shared use path on the south side of the roadway as well as fiber conduit network expansion in the area. Mills Civic Parkway will be closed to thru traffic for up to 90 days while the new pavement tie-in connections are made at each end of the project. Stagecoach Drive from South 88th Street to South Grand Prairie Parkway will be utilized as the detour route during this time.
Project Status: Grading, earthwork, and storm sewer installation is complete. The contractor has completed pavement subgrade and subbase preparation, paving will commence in the spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| mills civic Parkway Reconstruction - sugar creek & fox Creek Crossing | Estimated Start: Summer 2024
Estimated Completion: Summer 2025 Consultant: McClure Engineering Company Contractor: McAninch Corporation
Project Overview: Construction of new a Sugar Creek bridge, new Fox Creek culvert, and Sugar Creek bank stabilization as part of the Mills Civic Parkway Reconstruction from South 91st Street to SGPP (South Grand Prairie Parkway). Construction of the bridge will accommodate initial reconstruction of the southern 3 lanes only. The remainder of the Mills Civic Parkway Reconstruction will be addressed on another project.
Project Status: This project is substantially complete. The contractors are working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
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11/12/2025 |
| mills civic parkway widening - s 81st street to s 88th stREET | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2026 Consultant: HR Green, Inc. Contractor: All Star Concrete
Project Overview: Widening of Mills Civic Parkway from South 81st Street to South 88th Street from an existing 3-lane configuration to the planned ultimate 6-lane divided configuration with a median. The Project will be broken into 6 different stages, with some stages being worked on simultaneously.
Project Status: The contractor has completed paving the new section of road from South 81st Street to South 88th Street and the road is open to through traffic. The contractors will return as weather allows to continue work on the medians.
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12/2/2025 |
| SE Salix Drive – Veterans Parkway to SE 1st Street | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: HDR Engineering, Inc. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/11/2026
Project Overview: This project includes the construction of SE Salix Drive from Veterans Parkway to SE 1st Street associated with the Allied Construction Services development. SE Salix Drive is classified as a minor collector and will be a two-lane urban roadway cross-section. The project will also include storm sewer, watermain, and fiber conduit improvements.
Project Status: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids to be received on 3/11/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 3/23/2026.
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2/24/2026 |
| stonewood pavement repairs |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: Snyder & Associates, Inc. Contractor: Iowa Contracting, Inc.
Project Overview: This project includes reconstruction, PCC patching, and crack sealing to restore the pavement to the original specifications.
Project Status: The contractor plans to begin construction on this project in early April. The first phase will focus on repairing South Timber Lane and the eastern half of Throne Drive. This phase is anticipated to be completed by mid-summer.
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3/5/2026 |
| Valley Junction Alleys, Phase 10 | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: HR Green, Inc. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/25/2026
Project Overview: Phase 10 includes the paving of Valley Junction Alleys in the 200 Block (Maple Street to Elm Street) between 2nd-3rd Street, 7th-8th Street, and 8th-9th Street that previously had storm sewer improvements completed on them and fall within a residential area (Priority 2). Each alley closure shall be limited to a consecutive four (4) week period. No more than one (1) alley may be closed at a time, excluding restoration. Work must be completed on an actively closed alley before proceeding to close the next alley, unless sufficient progress is being made.
Project Status: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids to be received on 3/25/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 4/6/2026.
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2/24/2026 |
| WRA Sugar Creek Improvements - Phase 2 | Estimated Start: November 2024
Estimated Completion: February 2026 Consultant: Snyder & Associates Contractor: Iowa Earth Work
Project Overview: This is a Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) project within The City of West Des Moines. This project involves restoration and stabilization of Sugar Creek between Mills Civic Parkway and Stagecoach Drive. The improvements include shaping stream banks to milder stable slopes, removal of trees within this grading area, installing significant amount of rock to protect the bank from erosion, establishing native vegetation to reduce erosion and enhance water quality benefits, planting trees where feasible in the upper portion of the stream corridor, raising a couple of sanitary manholes to grade, and removal/abandonment of a couple of water wells.
Project Status: This project is substantially complete. The contractors are working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
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11/12/2025 |
| 6th street parking lot & Dumpster Enclosure |
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025 Consultant: HR Green, Inc. Contractor: Shekar Engineering
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of a new public parking lot (38 stalls) on the City-owned properties at 329-333 6th Street, including a new dumpster enclosure for a new consolidated waste location identified in Valley Junction. The City purchased the property at 329 6th Street and removed the house and detached garage from the property in 2023 in anticipation of this project. The property at 333 6th Street is vacant. The parking lot will include storm sewer drainage, new public parking sign, landscaping, and site lighting similar to other parking lots in Valley Junction.
Project Status: Paving of the parking lot is complete, and it has been opened to the public to use. Completion of the dumpster enclosure and restoration will commence in the spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| 12th & Vine Regional Stormwater detention facility |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: WHKS & Co. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/25/2026
Project Overview: The 12th & Vine Regional Stormwater Detention Facility is located on the former Bridges of Iowa site near 12th Street and Vine Street. This facility was first identified in the SE Basin Stormwater Study in 2013. The basin will mitigate the impacts of future capacity improvements north of Grand Avenue and allow the existing storm sewers south of Vine Street to remain without invasive upsizing. Work included in this contract includes grading, utilities, trail and site amenities.
Project Status: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids to be received on 3/25/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 4/6/2026.
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03/05/2026 |
| 2026 hma resurfacing program, phase 1 |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp.
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs and hot mixed asphalt (HMA) overlays on streets throughout the City. Work on the project will also include stormwater intake adjustments, manhole adjustments, sidewalk/ramp reconstruction, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 2/16/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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2/24/2026 |
| 2026 HMA Resurfacing Program, Phase 2 | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/11/2026
Project Overview: This project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs and hot mixed asphalt (HMA) overlays on the streets depicted on the attached Vicinity Map. Work on the project will also include stormwater intake adjustments, manhole adjustments, sidewalk/ramp reconstruction, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work.
Project Status: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids to be received on 3/11/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 3/23/2026.
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2/24/2026 |
| 2026 PCC Patching Program, Phase 1 | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: MB Lawn Care, LLC
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 2/2/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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2/24/2026 |
| 2026 PCC Patching Program, Phase 2 | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Howser Concrete Unlimited
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 3/2/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the spring.
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03/05/2026 |
| 2026 Street Reconstruction Program (Giles Street, 32nd Street to 28th Street) | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: WHKS & Co. Contractor: MPS Engineers
Project Overview: The project involves removing and reconstructing Giles Street from 32nd Street to 28th Street. The existing roadway pavement will be removed and replaced with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, which will include preparation of subbase material. Water main will be replaced at isolated locations, storm sewer piping will be added, sanitary sewer manholes will be modified, and some sanitary sewer services will be replaced. Affected driveway approaches will be replaced and sidewalk ramps near intersections will be modified to be ADA compliant. All sidewalks will be replaced. The project also includes surface restoration, traffic control, and other related work. All properties may be accessed by parking on 28th Street, 29th Street, 30th Street, 31st Street, and 32nd Street with pedestrian access being maintained through the construction zone during the project.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 1/5/2026. The contractor will begin working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| 2025 Channel Repair Program | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: WHKS & Co. Contractor: TBD - Bids 3/25/2026
Project Overview: The project involves repairing deteriorated storm sewer infrastructure, repairing impaired streambanks, and protecting public infrastructure at five (5) locations throughout the City of West Des Moines. To repair storm sewer infrastructure, work includes removing and replacing/resetting new pipe and apron sections. Work also includes brick manhole lining, replacement of a manhole structure, installation of fillet in an existing manhole, repair to tile connection at a culvert, crack repairs at a culvert, and repairing undermining at an outlet flume. To repair stream banks and protect public infrastructure, the work includes revetment stone placement, including excavation, to reinforce and inhibit further erosion of streambank areas adjacent to City infrastructure. Associated site work improvements include erosion controls, clearing and grubbing, surface restoration, seeding, sodding, and other related work.
Project Status: The project is currently in the bidding phase with bids to be received on 3/25/2026. A construction contract is slated to be awarded on 4/6/2026.
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2/24/2026 |
| 2025 HMA Resurfacing Program - Phase 1 | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2025 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: InRoads Paving
Project Overview: Phase 1 of HMA resurfacing of street pavements & associated ADA sidewalk ramp improvements throughout the City.
Project Status: All asphalt overlays have been completed. The contractor is working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
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11/12/2025 |
| 2025 HMA RESurfacing program - phase 2 | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Des Moines Asphalt & Paving
Project Overview: This project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) street repairs and hot mixed asphalt (HMA) overlays on 47th Street from Aspen Drive to Western Hills Drive, 39th Street from Stonebridge Road to Dakota Drive, 32nd Street from Vine Street to Meadow Lane, 16th Street from Vine Street to Locust Street, Locust Street from 16th Street to 9th Street, 4th Street from Vine Street to Hillside Street, Office Park Road from 11th Street to 8th Street, and South 34th Street from Scenic Valley Drive to Valleyview Drive.
Project Status: All asphalt overlays have been completed. The contractor is working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
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11/12/2025 |
| 2025 parking Lot repairs program |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Jordison Construction
Project Overview: The project includes Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) patching, Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing, installation of subdrain, utility adjustments, and associated work for the repair of the parking lots and access drives at various facilities. Division 1 work is planned for City Hall located at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, the Library located at 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, and the public parking lot located in the 200 block of Valley Junction west of the alley between 5th Street and 6th Street. Division 2 work is planned for Raccoon River Park access drive located between Grand Avenue and Jordan Creek.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 12/15/2025. The contractors will begin working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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12/19/2025 |
| 2025 Pavement Markings Program | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Quality Striping
Project Overview: This project includes durable pavement markings and on-street bike markings (sharrows) at various locations throughout the City of West Des Moines. Due to the build-up of paint on the on-street bike markings over the years, approximately 50% of the 1,019 markings will be water-blasted and repainted with this project. Repainting of the remaining 50% of the on-street bike markings will still be included with this project, with water-blasting and repainting to occur with next year’s program.
Project Status: The project was awarded on 3/2/2026. The contractor has begun working on a project schedule and construction will commence in the Spring.
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03/05/2026 |
| 2025 PCC Patching - phase 1 | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Summer 2025 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Alliance Construction
Project Overview: PCC patching of street pavement throughout the City.
Project Status: The contractor has started full-depth concrete patching on 50th Street from Wistful Vista Drive to Mills Civic Parkway. This work will be done under a single lane closure, leaving one lane open in each direction. The work is anticipated to last 3-4 weeks, weather permitting. Full-Depth patching has also begun on 4th Street from Locust Street to Railroad Avenue. A section of one lane will be closed, leaving one lane open to the public to alternate through the construction area. This work is anticipated to last 3-4 weeks, weather permitting.
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11/12/2025 |
| 2025 sewer cleaning and televising Program | Estimated Start: Fall 2025
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026 Consultant: AECOM Contractor: HK Solutions
Project Overview: This project consists of the ongoing maintenance program to clean and televise sanitary sewer lines at various locations throughout the City’s sanitary sewer collection system.
Project Status: The contractor has completed approximately 90% of this project. Work continues in the area between 98th Street and 88th Street between Ashworth Road and I-80.
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01/15/2026 |
| 2025 sewer manhole rehabilitation program | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: AECOM Contractor: Critical Pipeline Repair, LLP
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing portions of the City’s sanitary sewer system. Previous inspections of these sanitary sewer manholes revealed defects at several locations. The project consists of work at 31 manholes.
Project Status: The project was awarded on December 1st, 2025. The contractor is working on a project schedule, and construction will commence in the Spring.
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01/15/2026 |
| 2025 sewer pipe rehabilitation program |
Estimated Start: Winter 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: AECOM Contractor: Municipal Pipe Tool Company
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing portions of the City’s sanitary sewer system. Previous inspections of these sanitary sewers revealed defects at several locations.
Project Status: The contractor has begun work on this project and is approximately 25% complete. Work is primary taking place in and around Fairmeadows Park and Beh Glen Park.
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01/15/2026 |
| 2025 Storm pipe rehabilitation program |
Estimated Start: Winter 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Consultant: AECOM Contractor: Municipal Pipe Tool Company
Project Overview: This is an ongoing maintenance program to rehabilitate existing pipes throughout the City’s storm sewer system. Previous inspections of these storm sewers revealed defects at several locations.
Project Status: The contractor has begun preparatory cleaning and televising of the storm sewers on this project. Installation of the liners for the storm sewers will begin when weather and material are available.
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01/15/2026 |
| 2025 street reconstruction Program (giles street, valley west drive to 32nd street) | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025 Consultant: WHKS & Co. Contractor: Alliance
Project Overview: The project involves removing and reconstructing Giles Street from Valley West Drive to 32nd Street. The existing roadway pavement will be removed and replaced with Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavement, which will include preparation of subbase material. Water main will be replaced, storm sewer piping will be added, sanitary sewer manholes will be modified, and some sanitary sewer services will be replaced. Affected driveway approaches will be replaced and sidewalk ramps near intersections will be modified to be ADA compliant. The project also includes surface restoration, traffic control, and other related work.
Project Status: Giles Street between Valley West Drive and 32nd Street was opened to through traffic on December 10th. The contractors will return as weather allows to complete work on the sidewalks, ADA ramps, and stormwater intake boxouts. Restoration will take place in the spring.
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12/19/2025 |
| 2024 PCC Patching - Phase 2 | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025 Consultant: ISG, Inc. Contractor: Skol Trucking
Project Overview: This project will include approximately 172.5 Linear Feet (LF) PCC curb and gutter replacement, 170 Square Yards (SY) of 7” Reinforced PCC Full Depth Patching, 1,495 SY of 8” Reinforced PCC Full Depth Patching, 1,845 SY of 9” Reinforced PCC Full Depth Patching, 832 SY of 10” Reinforced PCC Full Depth Patching, Intake Adjustments, Manhole Adjustments, Sidewalk reconstruction, Traffic Control, and other miscellaneous work within the City of West Des Moines, Iowa.
Project Status: This project is substantially complete. The contractor is working on final punch list items and restoration is ongoing.
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11/12/2025 |
PARKS & RECREATION PROJECTS
For more information on Parks & Recreation Projects:
WDM Parks & Recreation Department, City Hall
4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 1B
P.O. Box 65320
West Des Moines, Iowa 50265
Phone: 515-222-3444
Email: ParkRec@wdm.iowa.gov
RACCOON RIVER GREENWAY BOAT ACCESS
ASHAWA & WILD ROSE PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CROSSROADS PARK SKATE FACILITY
RACCOON RIVER PARK TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION
SCENIC VALLEY PARK TRAIL CONNECTION
VALLEY VIEW PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING, SHELTER, RESTROOM, AND CRICKET HITTING CAGES
SOUTHWOODS PARK DISC GOLF COURSE EXPANSION
SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL - PHASE 2
HIDDEN POINT PARK BALL FIELD BACKSTOP
| Project | INFORMATION | UPDATED |
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| RACCOON RIVER GREENWAY BOAT ACCESS |
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025 Project Overview: Project location is identified as a water access point in the Iowa Confluence Water Trails (ICON) master plan and will further expand recreational access to the Raccoon River. Proposed improvements will include a parking lot, access drive, site signage, paved river access along, native plantings, and a portable restroom with enclosure.
Project Status: Project work was accepted at the 10/6/25 City Council Meeting. The contractor still needs to perform various site restoration/landscaping items, which will run into spring, 2026. The infrastructure and land is now owned and operated by Polk County Conservation.
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3/10/26 |
| ASHAWA & WILD ROSE PARK PLAY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT | Estimated Start: Spring 2025
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026 Project Overview: Construction of Ashawa and Wild Rose Parks Play Equipment, including all materials, labor, and equipment necessary for site demolition/preparation, sediment/erosion control, and construction of new playgrounds at each park site in the same location as the existing playgrounds. Improvements include, generally: removal/replacement of some PCC walks, drives and curbs, removal/replacement of play equipment, PIP rubber and rubber tile playground surfacing, PCC beam curbs, site amenities, sod/plantings, and all other associated work to complete the playground replacement projects as noted in Contract Documents.
Project Status: Both Wild Rose and Ashawa Park playgrounds are complete and open for public use. Minor site restoration activities are planned to occur into spring 2026. Wild Rose Park's water play/hand pump area will undergo some revisions in spring 2026 which will close off that area of the playground for some time.
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3/10/26 |
| 1ST STREET TRAIL | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026 Project Overview: This project consists of the installation of new 10' wide concrete trail that connects from the northwest side of the 1st Street (Highway 28) bridge over the Raccoon River north to Lincoln Street, connecting to the Levee Trail. Project also includes a new, 10' wide trail that parallels the 1st Street River Access entrance drive from 1st street to the parking lot.
Project Status: Minimal brush clearing is anticipated this spring with trail grading and preparation planned to begin in May, 2026. |
3/10/26 |
| CROSSROADS PARK SKATE FACILITY |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026 Project Overview: After many years of use, the skate ramp structures are no longer serviceable and were recently removed by staff. Plans to hire a professional skatepark design company are in the works. Community engagement is planned as part of the design process.
Project Status: After a successful community engagement event held on January 22, 2026, Spohn Ranch has developed a final concept for the new facility based on the feedback received. Spohn Ranch is now developing construction documents with the intent to begin construction in early June 2026.
Survey results from the community engagement event held on January 22, 2026 can be viewed here.
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3/10/26 |
| RACCOON RIVER PARK TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION |
Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Project Status: Contractor has completed Phase 1 of project and has moved to Phase 2. The section of trail generally between the dog park and Nature Lodge is closed for construction. This phase is anticipated to be completed by end of September.
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9/8/25 |
| SCENIC VALLEY PARK TRAIL CONNECTION |
Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Project Status: Project Construction is planned to begin in spring 2026.
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3/10/26 |
| 2026 SPORT COURT RENOVATIONS | Estimated Start: Spring 2026
Estimated Completion: Fall 2026
Project Status: Cricket pitch improvements at Valley View Park have begun with those improvements planned to be finished by the end of April to provide a full season of play. Valley View Park sand volleyball improvements are planned to begin in April with the various sport court resurfacings to follow in May-June. |
3/10/26 |
| VALLEY VIEW PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING, PICKELBALL SHELTER, RESTROOM and CRICKET HITTING CAGES | Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026
Project Status: Contract has mobilized to site and started construction.
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7/21/25 |
| SOUTHWOODS PARK DISC GOLF EXPANSION |
Estimated Start: Summer 2022
Project Status: Course is open to the public and permanent course signage has been completed.
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9/27/24 |
| SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY TRAIL - PHASE 2 | Estimated Start: Summer 2025
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025
Project Overview: This project consists of construction of a 12-foot wide reinforced PCC trail
Project Status: Contractor has completed grading and utilities. Paving of trail is anticipated to begin week of September 15.
For additional information see attachments: Sugar Creek Greenway Trail - Phase 2 Alignment Sugar Creek Greenway Trail - Phase 2 Restoration Plan
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9/8/25 |
