142nd Street Closure

Contacts:

John B. Larson, P.E.

Director of Engineering and Public Works

JLarson@urbandale.org

515-278-3950

142^nd Street Closure

Urbandale, IA – The City of Urbandale is beginning work on 142^nd Street to install a four-lane roadway and storm sewer improvements.  The project includes 142^nd Street from Oakwood Drive to Waterford Road, as well as an asphalt overlay from Waterford Road to Meadow Drive.  The intersection of 142^nd Street and Waterford Road will be completely closed to all traffic beginning Monday, April 13, 2026.  This closure is expected to last until early July, weather permitting.  Detours will be posted. 

The overall project is anticipated to be completed in 2026.  Please visit our website (link below) for updates on future stages and closures.

You can view updates for major projects on our website at www.urbandale.org under “City Projects” or https://www.urbandale.org/204/City-Projects. Please visit the site for the latest information on progress and construction updates.

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 About Urbandale:

Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of more than 47,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network.

Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining those who already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools.

The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

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