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.

2. NW 100th Street Reconstruction

   This reconstruction project is scheduled for three proposed stages. Once completed, it will allow better traffic flow for motorists.

Traffic Study

This citywide traffic study will provide an evaluation of traffic congestion with a focus on the safety and operations of the arterials and intersections across the city.

Parks & Trails Improvements

1. Dog Park

2. 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).

3. Lew Clarkson Park Improvements

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

4. Crown Point Pickleball/Tennis Courts

   The replacement of the existing tennis courts will allow for new tennis and pickleball courts to be added.

Sidewalk repair, replacement and construction

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

1. Sidewalk Ramp Replacement

   The ramp replacements will take seven years to complete. These pedestrian ramps will help ensure our city is ADA-compliant.

2. Sidewalk Repair Program

   This program is replacing or fixing the sidewalks within our community. This program is a seven-year process to ensure all communities have upgraded sidewalks for everyone to enjoy.

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. 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. Highway 141 Corridor Study

   Highway 141 Corridor Study Project Page

3. MetroNet

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

Notice to Bidders

Notice to prospective bidders on city projects.

1. NW Beaver Drive Pump Station Improvements

   All labor, materials, and equipment necessary for removal and replacement of pumps, piping, fittings, and electrical equipment within an existing below-grade concrete pumping station.

2. City of Johnston Citywide Soil Quality Restoration Project

   Includes all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the completion of soil quality restoration over existing residential properties in the City of Johnston, Iowa. Project items include compost purchase, compost hauling, mobilization, deep tine aeration, compost application and pre/post application communication with property owners. Specific project location along with the kind and approximate quantity of materials to be used shall be as set forth in the Plans and Specifications.

Zoning & Subdivision Code Update

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