As we continue through the summer months and the busy cycle of community events happening in the area, 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.
RELATED RESOURCE: Current Development Projects Map
Indianola Downtown Square: West Alley and Parking Lot
Construction work on the west alley and the west parking lot at the Indianola Downtown Square, as part of the Indianola Downtown Square Reconstruction Project, continues to progress.
While the alley is completed, both the alley and parking lot remain closed to public the until the entire project is finished.
It is anticipated that work will wrap up by the end of July.
To learn more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.
Hillcrest Avenue: Pavement Reconstruction
Construction work at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and 14th Street, which is Phase 2B of the project, was completed and reopened to traffic the week of July 8.
Crews will continue to work on Hillcrest Avenue between 14th Street and the trail crossing (Phase 2A), aiming to be substantially completed and reopened to traffic by mid-July.
When Phase 2A is reopened, crews will begin Phase 3 of the project, working on Hillcrest Avenue between Ninth Street and the trail crossing. During this phase, the intersection of Ninth Street and Hillcrest Avenue will experience a change in traffic pattern due to the construction.
Beginning in mid-July, only the west and south sides will be open to traffic. The north and east sides will be closed. Motorists traveling north from the south side can turn west, and drivers heading south from the west side can continue south.
A construction timeline, as well as a Summerset Trail access map, can be viewed by clicking the links below:
To learn more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.
South K Street: Pavement Reconstruction
The South K Street Pavement Reconstruction Project kicked off June 3. This project replaces approximately 6,000 feet of gravel road with a paved asphalt roadway.
The construction area is closed for approximately 5-6 months (approximately 100 working days from the project’s start date), depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances.
Detour routes are clearly marked. 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 viewed by clicking the link below:
South K Street Pavement Reconstruction Timeline & Map
To learn more information about this project, please visit the project webpage.
East Franklin Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement
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
To learn more information about this project, please visit the City of Indianola’s latest social media post.
West Clinton Avenue Culvert Replacement
The West Clinton Avenue Culvert Replacement Project kicked off July 8. This project involves the replacement of an undersized box culvert between L Street and N Street to address flooding issues.
West Clinton Avenue is closed to through traffic between L Street and N Street. The project is expected to be substantially completed within 65 working days, depending on weather and unforeseen circumstances.
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.
To learn more information about this project, please visit the City of Indianola’s latest social media post.
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.