South 16th to Widen before 2025 Home Opener

[cycloneG]

City of Ames plans to widen South 16th Street

Traffic increases on South 16th Street in Ames have caused the city to look into widening the road. The project will take place right next to the Veterinary Medicine Buildings with construction slated to begin in April of 2025. Project details The estimated cost for the South 16th construction...

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[DGC]

I have thought about that about every time I have driven it from Duff over to University. I dont think it would be that hard to make it 4 lane the entire way.

 

[theshadow]

It's been in the CIP for several years. Finally getting around to it.

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An occasional heavy rain shouldn't be a factor. Let's get going!

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[cyclone87]

That’s been needed for a while, same with the Grand/13th intersection turn lanes. I believe the latest plan is to break the S16th widening into two phases now so completed by fall 2026 (first phase next year).

 

[cyclone87]

Having the bike trail extended over to University on the north side of S 16th will be great too

 

[t-noah]

I have thought about that about every time I have driven it from Duff over to University. I dont think it would be that hard to make it 4 lane the entire way.

Often, the logical solution is the path least traveled, ha.

Perhaps in the 1st phase, S 16th and Christiansen, will get a new set of stop lights too! Whew!

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