While the summer may almost be over, construction in Ames is just getting started.

The city of Ames has closed Northwestern Avenue, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, and Allan Drive, from Northwestern Avenue to Fifth Street, to accommodate the reconstruction of Northwestern Avenue and Allan Drive. 

The work includes pavement removal, storm sewer installation, new shared-use paths and new concrete pavement.

Access to Northwestern Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets and Allan Drive from Northwestern Avenue to Fifth Street is not permitted.

Detour signs will be posted on Sixth Street, Grand Avenue and Fifth Street to provide directions around the construction back to Northwestern Avenue.

The project is expected to take four weeks to complete.