City Infrastructure Projects

Information on current and upcoming infrastructure projects

1. East of Merle Hay Road Infrastructure

   Information relating to the East of Merle Hay Road Infrastructure Improvements project

2. NW Beaver Drive Overlay

   Overlay project along NW Beaver Drive from Merle Hay Road to NW 66th Avenue. The project will include a recreational trail.

3. NW 66th Ave Booster Station

   The project will include a pump station, construction of water main near the intersection of NW Beaver Drive and NW 66th Ave, and along NW 70th Avenue between NW Beaver Drive and Merle Hay Road.

4. NW 54th Avenue-NW 86th St to NW 100th St

   Improvement project of NW 54th Avenue from NW 86th St to NW 100th St

5. NW 62nd Avenue & Merle Hay Road Project

   This project involves the complete reconstruction of NW 62nd Avenue from NW 59th Court east through NW 54th Court.

6. Bioxide Injection Station Number 1 Building Project

   Bioxide chemical injection station for odor control of the sewer system.

Parks & Trails Improvements

1. Beaver Creek Bridge and Bank Stabilization

   The project will include stabilizing the footings of the bridge and the shoreline around the bridge.

2. NW 86th Street Side-Path Improvements

   This project will construct a 10-foot wide recreational side-path along the east side of NW 86th Street to provide an important link between the northwest residential areas and the commercial destinations to the south.

3. Walkability Study

   Project provided short term and long term recommendations, best practices for new development areas, traffic safety and operations typical pedestrian crossing treatments, maintenance program considerations, and identification of Capital Improvement Program needs and other implementation strategies. This was finalized in 2018.

4. Johnston Commons Playground

   In 2021, playground equipment and a basketball court will be added to Johnston Commons (the greenspace near the Johnston Public Library).

5. Lew Clarkson Park Improvements

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

6. 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.

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. E of Merle Hay Road Phase 4 Bioretention Planting

   Construction of the EAST OF MERLE HAY ROAD PHASE 4 BIORETENTION PLANTING, located along NW 60th Avenue and NW 54th Court, including all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the installation of approximately: 780 EA of perennial plants, mulch, planting medium, warranty, watering, maintenance and related work.

Zoning & Subdivision Code Update

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