Southeast Connector
The City of Des Moines and the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IaDOT) recognize the merits of identifying a future transportation corridor
to serve projected 2030 travel demand in the southeast Des Moines metropolitan
area. Implementing the Southeast (SE) Connector would provide benefits
to the city and metropolitan area as follows:
Enhanced Mobility, Access and Opportunity – The Southeast
Connector will result in an efficient, direct access corridor to address
the mobility needs of this quadrant of Des Moines and the broader metropolitan
area. Improvements will increase access to existing neighborhoods,
business and industry, as well as facilitate future developments, such
as the Agrimergent Technology Park.
Roadway Capacity – Traffic projections predict
that by 2030 the current road network will be unable to accommodate expected
traffic levels. Without investment in the corridor, travelers would likely
have to divert to a longer and less efficient route that could compromise
economic competitiveness.
 Economic
Revitalization and Goods Movement – The SE Connector
will provide economic redevelopment opportunities for the area southeast
of the Central Business District and will improve goods movement for existing
and future truck traffic throughout the City of Des Moines.
System Connectivity Improvements – The
Southeast Connector will provide Des Moines' southeast side with a direct,
safe and efficient link to the downtown and the broader regional transportation
system.
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