Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the South Expressway Reconstruction, Phase I.  Project # PW22-17

The South Expressway is a major arterial roadway that serves as one of the main entrances to the downtown area of Council Bluffs from I-29/I-80.  The South Expressway was previously a state highway (formerly Iowa 192). Traffic volumes are approaching 20,000 vehicles per day.  The South Expressway is currently a rural four-lane divided roadway with a depressed median. 

The updated design for the reconstruction will utilize an urban typical section. The project will include new roadway pavement, drainage improvements, street lighting, and a concrete trail on the east side of the South Expressway from just north of the I-29/I-80 ramps to 23rd Avenue.

This is the first of at least two phases planned to reconstruct the South Expressway.  Phase 1 includes the area immediately north of the I-29/I-80 interchange, and continues north to just south of 19th Avenue.

This project was included in the FY22 CIP. 

The estimated construction cost for this phase of the South Expressway is $5,993,000.  STBG-SWAP funds will be used up to $4,620,000; the remaining amount including engineering will be paid with Sales Tax funds. 

The Iowa DOT will let the project.

Approval of this resolution to hold the Public Hearing.