Background/Discussion
In January of 2016, a Record of Decision was signed for the East Beltway project. This completed a 7-year process for the documentation required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
This project is the final segment associated with the East Beltway project.
The East Beltway project has improved 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 and State Orchard Road.
The Steven Road West project will construct a new Steven Road segment from Norwood Drive to State Orchard 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 project is eligible for Federal funding from remaining earmarks of $1.2M and the City’s allocation of STBG funds. Federal funds will support 80% of the improvement costs, and the remaining 20% of construction costs will be paid by the City using sales tax funds.
New right-of-way will be required for the roadway. There are nine total parcels impacted by the project. Five parcels will require partial acquisitions, six parcels will require permanent easements, and nine parcels will require temporary construction easements.