Site work and paving for a road / highway in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

This project provides for design and construction of the Carlisle Trail Connection, the largest gap connecting the city of Des Moines north to south and beyond. Design, easement and property acquisition, coordination/collaboration with other agencies, permitting and construction documentation. Construction of the trail, Army Post Road grade-separated tunnel for bicyclist, pedestrians, and other trail users to cross under E. Army Post Road safely, neighborhood connections and related components including water quality improvement elements (FY23-24) have received more than $1,690,914 million in successful grant funds to supplement CIP funding. Future grant applications include a request for an additional $400,000 in grant funds to support the project. This project is included in the city’s fy 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program. As of December 12, 2024, further details regarding construction and completion timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.