Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Des Moines, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The project includes the following improvements on E University Avenue: -Resurface E University Avenue from east of E 14th Street to west of Easton Boulevard convert the 4-lane roadway to a 3-lane roadway. -Replace existing pedestrian traffic signal in front of Hiatt Middle School with a new High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK (HAWK) signal located at E 15th Street. -Replace existing school speed zone flasher assemblies with new assemblies with speed feedback signs to meet the current standard. -Modify the medians in the west and south legs of the intersection of East University Avenue and East 14th Street so they are not impeding in the crosswalk and meet ADA requirements (cost share with Iowa DOT). -Consider adding pedestrian refuge islands at other locations along E University Avenue such as E 16th Street and in the vicinity of E 17th Street. -Filling the sidewalk gap on E. University/IA163 in the vicinity of McCormick Street. These improvements are anticipated to be installed beginning in 2024. Engineering staff has been directed to install a HAWK signal at the intersection of E 17th Street and E University as soon as possible. Staff anticipates this will be installed in 2023. This project is included in the city’s fy 2024-2027 Capital Improvement Program. As of June 17, 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.