The roadway reconfiguration of Douglas Avenue (US Highway 6), between Merle Hay Road and Lower Beaver Road (total length of ~10,000 lineal feet), from a four-lane undivided cross section to a three-lane cross section (with center turn lane) is proposed in the Douglas Avenue Corridor Plan. This work includes: -Douglas Avenue reduced to a three-lane roadway between Merle Hay Road and Lower Beaver Road. -Maintaining Douglas Avenue intersection geometry, add/drop lanes at intersections. -Traffic Signal Modifications, including adding flashing yellow arrows and right-turn overlaps where appropriate, coordinated signals with optimized cycle/splits/offsets. The pilot project, completed in 2021, included striping, signing and signal modifications to accommodate the conversion of Douglas Avenue to three lanes between Merle Hay Road and Lower Beaver Road. The Iowa DOT resurfaced Douglas Avenue in 2021 which provided an opportunity to implement the pilot project. The permanent project, anticipated in 2025, would include new pavement and curbs & gutters, sidewalk improvements, a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon for pedestrians crossing Douglas Avenue east of 30th Street, private property impacts and traffic control changes to provide enhanced operational and safety improvements along the corridor. This project is included in the city’s fy 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program. As of June 14, 2024, further details regarding firm construction and completion have not been released. *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.
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