The improvement project on Mt. Vernon Road SE is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, May 6. We wanted to share details of what you can anticipate.

During the course of the project, Mt. Vernon Road will be reduced to one lane each direction. Neighborhood side-streets will temporarily close at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road while construction is underway.

Starting First: When work begins, it will focus primarily on water main work. Residents won't be able to access Mt. Vernon Road from either 38th Street or 40th Street (from either the north or the south) while this work is underway.

Other Project Reminders

Driveway Access: The contractor will maintain access to driveways as long as possible. Residents may temporarily lose access while work is occurring directly in front of their house.

Water Service: This project includes water main work; the contractor or Water Department will notify property owners directly of any temporary service interruptions.

Garbage & Recycling: Please continue to place your waste bins at the edge of your property on normal collection days. If construction activities block the garbage truck’s access, the contractor will be responsible for ensuring waste bins are picked up and returned to you.

About the Project
This year marks the first year of improvements on Mount Vernon Road. This year, work will occur between 26th Street and Memorial Drive, and also between 38th Street to East Post Road.

2019 improvements include pavement and utility work. Travel lanes will be reconfigured between 38th Street and East Post Road:

  • Two lanes eastbound; one lane westbound; one center turn lane.
  • 40th Street transitions to a signalized intersection
  • The entrance to Hy-Vee between 40th Street and 42nd Street will become a right-in/right-out only access to improve safety and reduce the number of vehicle crashes. 

We appreciate your patience as we work on this project. Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions!