Ames, Iowa – March 20, 2025 – Tell us what you think about a proposed project on U.S. 69/SE 14th St. between the Des Moines River and East Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Des Moines. (Event # 6549)
Improvements include:
- Widen and resurface pavement.
- Add new connector street from E. MLK Jr. Pkwy to U.S. 69.
- Reconstruct medians to limit left turns.
- Reconfigure the Maury St. intersection to an offset T-configuration by closing Maury St. west of U.S. 69.
During the construction project, traffic on U.S. 69 will be maintained. Some side road connections will be detoured during construction. Construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2027.
Attend in Person Meeting to Share Your Feedback
When: Thursday March 27, 2025, anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m.
Location: Municipal Services Center, 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Description: You will be provided with information about the project, and you can talk through your ideas with our staff. There will be no formal presentation. The meeting space is accessible for people with disabilities. If you require more support at the meeting, please notify the contact listed below by Monday, March 25, 2025.
Share Your Feedback Online by April 7
Not able to attend the in-person meeting? Learn about the project and share your feedback online. You will need to provide your name and zip code before viewing the information.
Project Plans
For questions about the project or for free translation services, contact:
Jeremey Vortherms, Assistant District Engineer,
Iowa DOT District 1 Office
1020 S. Fourth St., Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone 515-239-1635 or 800-899-0623
Email Jeremey.Vortherms@iowadot.us
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Iowa DOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination statutes. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Iowa DOT Civil Rights at 515-239-1111 or by email at civil.rights@iowadot.us.