City Project Information

City Infrastructure Projects

Information on current and upcoming infrastructure projects

1. NW Johnston Drive & Merle Hay Road

   This project involves the reconfiguration and reconstruction of Merle Hay Road and NW Johnston Drive intersection from the north edge of Beaver Creek Bridge north to approximately NW 55th Avenue.

Parks & Trails Improvements

1. Johnston Commons Playground

   In 2021, a basketball court was added and in 2022, a playground will installed at Johnston Commons (the greenspace near the Johnston Public Library).

2. Lew Clarkson Park Improvements

   This project will provide improvements to the sidewalks and parking lot at the park.

3. Dog Park

   This future park will be located west of the trail on Johnston Drive, near Ray Schleihs Park.

Sidewalk repair, replacement and construction

This program will identify gaps in existing sidewalks to improve connectivity and safety within our community.

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.

2. Pointe Vista Park Drainage and Trail Improvements

   The Pointe Vista Park Drainage and Trail improvements include the reconstruction of the Point Vista Park trail from Newgate Drive northeasterly to Peckham Street.

3. Harbor Oaks/Longboat Storm Drainage Improvements

   This project is located in the Harbor Oaks Estates Subdivision at the end of Harbor Oaks Drive and Theresa Drive, both outlets of which drain to the same channel.

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

4. MetroNet

   A private company installing fiber optic in 90 percent of Johnston.

Notice to Bidders

Notice to prospective bidders on city projects.

1. 2022 Newport Vista Storm Sewer and Trail Improvements

   Construction of the 2022 NEWPORT VISTA STORM SEWER AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS including all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the installation of approximately: 2500 CY of earthwork, 3000 SY of 6" PCC Trail, 120 LF of RCP Storm Sewer, erosion control, surface restoration and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances. The work will be performed near the intersection of Peckham Street and NW Newgate Drive.

Water Tower Projects

Zoning & Subdivision Code Update

The Zoning and Subdivision Code update will provide consistency with the goals, policies and maps in the Thrive 2040 plan.

Johnston Commons Restroom Shelter Project

Project improvements include grading and shaping, foundations, installation of water, sanitary sewer and electrical service lines for restroom shelter building, furnishing and constructing a restroom shelter building kit, installation of a storm sewer culvert, installation of sidewalk pavements, and surface restoration