The City of Indianola has compiled a comprehensive update about the various construction projects underway to keep residents, property owners and visitors informed.
Please note: The City of Indianola will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.
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Indianola Downtown Square
UPDATE (Thursday, August 29, 2024): Crews have completed work a day earlier than anticipated for the Indianola Downtown Square west alley and parking lot. The west alley and parking lot will reopen to the public by noon today, Thursday, August 29.
This marks the completion of the Indianola Downtown Square Reconstruction Project!
Hillcrest Avenue: Pavement Reconstruction
UPDATE (Tuesday, Nov. 26): The City of Indianola is thrilled to announce that Hillcrest Avenue is now reopened to traffic, as the Hillcrest Avenue Reconstruction Project reaches substantial completion!
This construction, which began on May 16, 2023, was completed in multiple phases to maintain access to businesses and residential properties. The entire stretch of Hillcrest Avenue reopened ahead of schedule on November 26, 2024.
Please note that some work remains, including temporary seeding this winter. In the spring, the contractor will return primarily to install sidewalk, complete permanent seeding, and address a few other minor tasks.
We sincerely thank motorists, residents, and businesses for their patience throughout the process. Kudos to the contractor for completing the project early!
To learn more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.
South K Street: Pavement Reconstruction
UPDATE (Friday, November 8, 2024): The City of Indianola is excited to announce that the South K Reconstruction Project, which involved the replacement of approximately 6,000 feet of gravel road with a paved asphalt roadway, is now substantially complete!
The roadway has reopened to the public. The Indianola Dog Park has also returned to normal operations.
Thank you for your cooperation, understanding and patience during this essential infrastructure project, which led to a cost savings of $4.3 million for Indianola residents, solves residents' long-term concerns about dust control and cut the project timeline from two years to one.
To learn more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.
East Franklin Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement
UPDATE (October 10, 2024): Due to broken concrete on North 9th Street as part of the sanitary sewer improvements being made along East Franklin Avenue, a lane closure is required to complete the repairs. The contractor has coordinated with both the City of Indianola and the Indianola Community School District to minimize the traffic impact for the work needed.
Beginning Friday, Oct. 11, after the morning school traffic, crews will cut the concrete and tear it out in the afternoon.
From Saturday, Oct. 12 to Tuesday, Oct. 15, crews will pour concrete in the designated locations that require repair, beginning with the curb on the eastern part of North 9th Street. Crews will also pour the last sidewalk as well as the ADA ramp on the east side of North 9th Street, marking the completion of this project.
With school not in session during this time, our goal is to have all repairs completed and the intersection reopened before classes resume Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Please continue to adhere to all traffic signs and instructions while navigating through the construction, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users. We will share updates on our website and social media, as necessary.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work towards the completion of this essential infrastructure project.
PROJECT BACKGROUND: The East Franklin Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project kicked off July 8. This project is important to replace the sanitary sewer line, add additional storm water drainage and replace pavement.
The intersection of North 9th Street and East Franklin Avenue will reopen to traffic by August 9, before school resumes. Construction on the mid-block section of East Franklin Avenue, just west of North 9th Street, will continue until it is fully completed on September 27.
During this project, East Franklin Avenue and North 9th Street will be closed. Traffic will be detoured using East Euclid Avenue, North 15th Street and East Iowa Avenue.
Please adhere to all traffic signs and instructions while navigating through the construction, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users.
A construction timeline and aerial map highlighting the work area and detour routes can be view by clicking the link below:
East Franklin Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement Timeline & Map
West Clinton Avenue Culvert Replacement
UPDATE (Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024): The City of Indianola is excited to share that the West Clinton Avenue Culvert Replacement Project, which involved the replacement of an undersized box culvert between L Street and N Street to address flooding issues, is now substantially complete! The roadway will be open to the public by the end of the day today, Thursday, Nov. 7.
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this essential infrastructure project.
Buxton Street and 2nd Avenue Intersection Traffic Signal Improvements
The City of Indianola is pleased to announce an upcoming project to improve traffic signals at Buxton Street and 2nd Avenue.
Starting Monday, August 5, the project will include upgrading the signal system, adding vehicle detection technology, installing new signal heads and ensuring ADA accessible sidewalks. Minor signal head upgrades will also occur at Hwy 92 and Hwy 65/69.
The work is expected to be completed within 60 working days, by this November, weather permitting. During this period, lane closures will occur, but traffic will still flow through the intersection. Lane closures on IA 92 and Buxton St will shift traffic to utilize the turn lanes. Please refer to the below maps for details on the construction zone and expected traffic flow during the project:
Please follow all traffic signs and instructions in the construction zone, and please be cautious and courteous for the safety of workers and fellow road users. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank the community for your patience and cooperation.
North N Street Storm Sewer Repairs Project
The City of Indianola is preparing to begin storm sewer repairs in the 600 and 700 blocks of North N Street. This project involves removing and patching pavement, replacing storm sewer pipes, grading and paving sidewalks, applying topsoil and sod, implement erosion control measures and managing traffic during construction.
Starting Monday, Oct. 21, there will be a temporary road closure on North N Street, between West Euclid Avenue and North O Street. Work will last approximately 20 working days, weather permitting.
Construction will occur in the public right-of-way, typically located one foot from the public sidewalk toward private properties. Property owners who will lose access to their driveway because of the construction have been notified. Please follow all traffic signs and instructions in the construction zone for the safety of workers and fellow road users.
We will share updates about this project on our website and social media, as necessary. We appreciate residents’ understanding, cooperation and patience as we work toward the completion of this essential infrastructure project.
For questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 515-961-9415.
We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation as the City of Indianola continues working toward the completion of these essential infrastructure projects.
If you have a question, comment or concern regarding any of these projects, please contact the City of Indianola through our online form.