2026 Construction Updates

Thank you for continuing to support our businesses, retailers, restaurants, artists, and neighbors on Ingersoll & Grand through construction season. Utilize this page to find the most up-to-date information regarding construction projects on our corridor.

WEEKLY PROJECT UPDATES: UPDATED 5/8/26

Work performed in the last 7 days: Overnight water main work and storm sewer installation. Work at Caribou Coffee included driveway removal, installation of the new stairs, and excavation for the new retaining wall. Part of their permanent driveway and parking lot has been poured back. Sidewalk removals occurred at Collaborate DSM, and temporary sidewalks were installed.

Work planned for the next 7 days: Continue water main and water service transfers. Storm sewer installation will resume. The contractor should finish work at Caribou Coffee, including the retaining wall and driveway replacements. Grading will occur at the new Goldfinch site.

Four-week look-ahead: Continued storm sewer and water main work on the south side of the roadway. Retaining Wall installation and driveway work at 3200-3124 Ingersoll is scheduled to start in late May.

Ingersoll Streetscape 

This transformational streetscape project is necessary to keep our district safe and easy to navigate for all modes of transportation, to promote walkability and accessibility for all, to improve stormwater management, to update public utilities for our residents, businesses and property owners – and always, to maintain the beauty and character of our west side neighborhoods. Learn more HERE.

Construction of Phase 5 (31st-35th Street) is anticipated to start in early spring 2026. Learn more about what to expect during Phase 5.

Contact Project Leaders

Have questions or concerns about the project? Don’t hesitate to reach out to one of the contacts below:

Scott Almeida
Kirkham Michael
515-393-4771
salmeida@kirkham.com

Chris Kuhl
City of Des Moines
515-283-4073
ckkuhl@dmgov.org

Lauren Kollauf
The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand
director@theavenuesdsm.com