Interstate 235 Reconstruction

Location:   Des Moines, Windsor Heights, West Des Moines, Polk County 

Developer:   Iowa Department of Transportation

Cost:   $429 Million

Category:   Transportation

Etc:

• I-235 is approximately14 miles long
• I-235 was designed in the fifties and completed in the sixties
• After reconstruction, I-235 will have 6 lanes (8 from Downtown to 63rd St) and auxiliary lanes
• In January of 2004, the Iowa DOT launched tripGuide, an intelligent transportation system using cameras and sensors
• The I-235 corridor will be enhanced with color, plants, and lighting

Status:   Construction started in 2002, ends in 2007

Last Update:   8/23/06

Renderings:

Construction Photos:

August 2006 (pictures are generally in the order from Downtown to the SW mixmaster)

July 2006 (pictures are in order starting at the 31st St interchange eastbound to the NE Mixmaster)

September 2005

August 2004

March 2004

August 2003

March 2002

Precontruction (March 2002)

Website:  Interstate 235 Reconstruction

Forum Link:  I-235