Anticipated Project Timeline

PHASE I
SW 2nd Street to SE 15th Street

PHASE II
SE 15th Street to U.S. 65

2005

• Re-evaluation of existing Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• Pre-design studies for:
  • Traffic Forecasts and Analysis
  • Land Use Planning
  • River Hydraulics
  • Storm Drainage
  • Sanitary Sewers

2005

• Initiate project with state and local agencies
• Develop study Purpose & Need
• Develop and screen preliminary alternatives
• Begin environmental analysis
• Begin preliminary engineering
• Kickoff meetings with advisory groups
• First Open House

2006

• Des Moines River Crossing Bridge Concept
• Street Design SW 2nd to SE 6th
• Bridge Design
• R/W Acquisitions SW 2nd to SE 6th
• Utility Relocations SW 2nd to SE 6th
• Levee Relocation Design

2006

• Continue preliminary engineering
• Continue environmental analysis
• Coordination with state and local agencies, and advisory groups
• Continue gathering public input
• Identify reasonable alternatives

2007

• Street Design SW 2nd to SE 6th
• Continue Bridge Design
• Continue R/W Acquisitions
• Continue Utility Relocations
• Start Bridge Construction (Fall)
• R/W Acquisitions SE 6th to SE 12th
• Utility Relocations SE 6th to SE 12th

2007

• Continue preliminary engineering and analysis
• Continue agency coordination and public involvement
• Screen reasonable alternatives

2008

• Start Bridge Construction
• Street Design SW 2nd to SE 4th
• Street Design SE 4th to SE 9th

2008

• Prepare and distribute Draft EIS
• Public Hearing
• Public comment and review period

2009

• Start Street Construction SW 2nd to SE 4th
• Start Street Construction SE 4th to SE 9th

2009

• Prepare and Distribute Final EIS
• Public Hearing
• Public comment and review period

2010

• Complete Bridge Construction
• Complete Street Construction SW 2nd to SE 4th
• Complete Street Construction SE 4th to SE 9th
• Continue Street Design SE 9th to SE 15th
• R/W Acquisitions SE 12th to SE 15th
• Utility Relocations SE 12th to SE 15th

2010

• Receive Record of Decision for selected alternative

Future Activities

• Preliminary and Final Design of Selected Alternatives
• Design, R/W Acquisition, Utility Relocation and Construction of continuing sections
• Construction of SE Connector beyond SE 15th