City Infrastructure Projects

Information on current and upcoming infrastructure projects

1. 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.

2. Bioxide Injection Station Number 1 Building Project

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

Parks & Trails Improvements

1. Johnston Commons Playground

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

2. Lew Clarkson Park Improvements

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

3. 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. Merle Hay Road and Johnston Drive Improvements

   Construction of the MERLE HAY ROAD AND JOHNSTON DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS including all materials, labor and equipment necessary for the installation of approximately: 34,780 CY of grading, 2,850 CY of modified subbase, 9,470 SY of PCC pavement, 3,380 LF of Curb and Gutter, 475 SY of PCC median, 2,320 TONS of HMA pavement, 4,220 SY of PCC sidewalk and shared use path, 5,740 SY of PCC driveways, 2,015 LF of water main, 775 LF of sanitary sewer, 3,630 LF of storm sewer, 8 EA sanitary manholes, 55 EA storm sewer manholes and intakes, 2,950 LF of subdrain, 120 STA of pavement markings, and traffic signalization.

Water Tower Projects

Zoning & Subdivision Code Update

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