Background/Discussion
In January of 2016, a Record of Decision was signed for the Eastern Hills Drive project. This completed a 7 year process for the documentation required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The project will improve the transportation network in eastern Council Bluffs by completing Eastern Hills Drive between US Highway 6 and Iowa Highway 92, while providing improved connections to developments along Greenview Road, Steven Road, and Cottonwood Road. The continuity for the local transportation system will support future land development, increases the capacity of existing roads to accommodate traffic demands, and improves emergency access.
The segment constructed was Steven Road West from Norwood Drive to State Orchard Road on a new alignment. A 10-foot wide paved trail was included from Norwood Drive to State Orchard Road.
A previous DOT agreement was executed for use of the remaining earmark funds in August of 2021.
This funding agreement authorizes Iowa DOT to administer the project and is necessary to utilize the STBG Federal funds. The earmark funds and STBG funds support 80% of the improvement costs. The remaining 20% of construction costs will be paid by the City using sales tax funds.