City Infrastructure Projects

Information on current and upcoming infrastructure projects

1. East of Merle Hay Road Infrastructure

   Information relating to the East of Merle Hay Road Infrastructure Improvements project

2. NW Beaver Drive Overlay

   Overlay project along NW Beaver Drive from Merle Hay Road to NW 66th Avenue. The project will include a recreational trail.

3. NW 66th Ave Booster Station

   The project will include a pump station, construction of water main near the intersection of NW Beaver Drive and NW 66th Ave, and along NW 70th Avenue between NW Beaver Drive and Merle Hay Road.

4. NW 54th Avenue-NW 86th St to NW 100th St

   Improvement project of NW 54th Avenue from NW 86th St to NW 100th St

5. NW 62nd Avenue & Merle Hay Road Project

   This project involves the complete reconstruction of NW 62nd Avenue from NW 59th Court east through NW 54th Court.

6. Bioxide Injection Station Number 1 Building Project

   Bioxide chemical injection station for odor control of the sewer system.

Stormwater Utility Projects

1. Crescent Chase Drainageway

   The project is located west of NW 86th Street and north of Crescent Chase adjacent to the Crescent Chase Apartments and Stonepointe Townhomes.

Parks & Trails Improvements

1. NW 86th Street Side-Path Improvements

   This project will construct a 10-foot wide recreational side-path along the east side of NW 86th Street to provide an important link between the northwest residential areas and the commercial destinations to the south.

2. Walkability Study

   Project provided short term and long term recommendations, best practices for new development areas, traffic safety and operations typical pedestrian crossing treatments, maintenance program considerations, and identification of Capital Improvement Program needs and other implementation strategies. This was finalized in 2018.

3. Johnston Commons Playground

   In 2021, playground equipment and a basketball court will be added to Johnston Commons (the greenspace near the Johnston Public Library).

Regional Project Information

This page shows you major road projects surrounding Johnston that may affect your commute in and out of the city.

1. Highway 141 Improvements

   The construction zone for this project is from IA 44 to SE 37th Street

2. Trestle to Trestle Bridge Replacement

   Trestle to Trestle Bridge that spans over Beaver Creek is a Polk County Conservation project in conjunction with the City of Johnston.

3. Highway 141 Corridor Study

   Highway 141 Corridor Study Project Page

Notice to Bidders

Notice to prospective bidders on city projects.

1. Beaver Creek Bridge and Bank Stabilization

   Construction of the 2021 Beaver Creek Bridge and Bank Stabilization including all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the installation of approximately: 673 CY of Earthwork, 1673 SY of Recreational Trail, PCC, 6 in., 32 LF of Storm Sewer, 2 EA Concrete aprons with footings, 809 Ton of Class E revetment, tree clearing, erosion control, surface restoration and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances.

2. Lew Clarkson Park Softball Improvements

   Installation of water and sanitary service lines for future concession/restroom/storage building, storm sewer and detention pond grading, water service for future irrigation purposes, construction of a concrete parking lot, sidewalks and trash enclosure with associated bollards and footings.