Construction on Lincoln Way between University Boulevard and Elm Avenue will begin Monday, July 6. Work will include underground utility repairs and roadway resurfacing.

According to a city of Ames press release, Phase I of the project will include closure of the north side of Lincoln Way, and periods of closures of the intersections on the north side of the construction zone. Residents are asked to exit the neighborhood via Elm Avenue. Through traffic will be maintained in the south lanes with one lane for each direction. Phase I is anticipated to last four to five weeks.

After Phase I is complete, the south side of Lincoln Way will be closed and through traffic will be moved to the north side. The southern lanes and intersections will have periods of closures for an estimated four to five weeks.

For safety reasons, city officials ask residents to keep pets and children away from the construction zone.

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OTHER PROJECTS 

24th Street Reconstruction Delayed: The street closing from the intersection of 24th Street and Hayes Avenue west to the railroad tracks is being extended because of rain. Recent wet weather has delayed the opening of the street until as late as Friday, July 10.

The north half of the roadway has been paved. Once the remainder of the roadway paving and restorative cleanup is complete, one lane of traffic in each direction will open. Throughout the remainder of this reconstruction, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.

University Boulevard Construction Delayed: Construction on University Boulevard has also been delayed because of rain. The University Boulevard project includes the extension of the street, as well as the installation of three roundabouts and pedestrian facilities. The project is now expected to start Monday, July 6. Airport Road at University Boulevard will be closed at that time to begin construction of the east half of the roundabout.