Fourth Avenue West construction progress
Summary
The council approved engineering for drainage improvements along 4th Avenue West, including a box culvert replacement near West 37th Street, needed before the IDOT paving tied to the North Y roundabout project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $100,000 budgeted in the FY27 capital improvement plan.
Residents and drivers along 4th Avenue West who will see better drainage ahead of state paving work.
Residents and businesses along Fourth Avenue West enduring continued construction delays.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Sep 21, 2026
Wet weather has stalled paving on Fourth Avenue West; the contractor needs three or four dry days to prep the grade before paving can resume.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The council confirmed plans and awarded an $89,862 construction contract to fix drainage along 4th Ave West. Underground work is already done; paving depends on the weather after recent rains.
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
A drainage improvement on 4th Avenue West is moving forward, with bids due Sept. 3 and a public hearing Sept. 8.
General - May 18, 2026
The council approved engineering for drainage improvements along 4th Avenue West, including a box culvert replacement near West 37th Street, needed before the IDOT paving tied to the North Y roundabout project.
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