Background/Discussion
West Broadway is a major arterial street and critical to the City’s roadway network. It serves as a significant commercial corridor and commuter route and its reconstruction is an essential part of the economic redevelopment plan for the west end of Council Bluffs. There is also a strong community desire to enhance the aesthetics of the corridor and to create a connection between the River’s Edge development and downtown Council Bluffs.
The City has assumed responsibility of West Broadway from the Iowa DOT. The transfer of jurisdiction of the roadway formerly designated as US 6, included payments totaling $20 million from Iowa DOT.
Segment 1 of the reconstruction project from 36th Street to 33rd Street is complete.
Segment 2 of the reconstruction from 33rd Street to 28th Street is now substantially complete and Segment 3 from 28th Street to 25th Street is now underway.
The Segment 4 project will reconstruct West Broadway from approximately 150 feet west of 24th Street to just west of 19th Street. It will include the replacement of pavement, traffic signals, street lights, sidewalks, and storm sewer. Streetscape features consistent with the Corridor Master Plan will also be incorporated. Construction is planned for 2020.
New right-of-way will be required at intersection locations to accommodate new sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, traffic signal poles and streetscape elements. Permanent easements will be required for two bus shelter locations near the 21st Street intersection. A total of 21 properties will be impacted.
This project was included in the FY20 CIP with a budget of $7,815,000 funding from IDOT, Sales Tax funds, and GO Bonds. The Iowa West Foundation has agreed to reimburse the City for costs associated with the streetscape amenities. Conceptual estimates based on the unit prices from Segment 3 indicate that additional project funding may be necessary.