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Meredith Drive Closure

Urbandale CommunityEventsGeneral News Article

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMMUNITY AND MEDIA ADVISORY
 
3/26/2026
 
Contacts:
John B. Larson, P.E.
Director of Engineering and Public Works
JLarson@urbandale.org
515-278-3950
 

Meredith Drive Closure
Urbandale, IA – The City of Urbandale is beginning work on Meredith Drive for storm sewer installation and paving.  Meredith Drive will be completely closed to traffic beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, from east of 67th Street to west of 65th Street, including the intersection of 66th Street.  Detours using Merle Hay Road and 70th Street will be posted.  The closure is expected to last until mid-August, weather permitting.  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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Meredith Drive Closure