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 7/20/26

Work performed in the last 7 days:

Some underground storm sewer work, overnight water main work, block wall at Caribou Coffee, poured bike trail adjacent to DSM Collaborate, and sidewalk adjacent to Goldfinch property. MidAmerican Energy lowering the electrical poles, lowering gas main and services.

Work Expected in the next 7 days:

Construction of the sidewalk adjacent to Terrace Apartments.  PSC will continue with the gas main relocation for Mid-American Energy.

Four-week look-ahead:

Complete the storm sewer and water main work, traffic signal modifications, continue paving of sidewalks and the streetscape on the south side.

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