The Ankeny Brief

Road work right now
What's torn up around Ankeny this summer — so you can route around it

Orange barrels are basically Iowa's state flower in June. Here's what's actually under construction in Ankeny right now, what it's becoming, and how long you'll be dodging cones.

South Ankeny Boulevard rebuild
SE Peterson Drive to First Street
2-year project

A full corridor rebuild — utilities, new pavement, dedicated turn lanes, and a raised median. Expect lane closures along this stretch for a while; plan an alternate if it's part of your commute.

I-35 northbound widening (Ankeny → Huxley)
Interstate 35, north of town
Iowa DOT · active

New northbound lanes are going in for the whole stretch from Ankeny to Huxley. The big milestone: the new NE 158th Avenue bridge over I-35 is opening this month.

NW 9th Street reconstruction
Near the schools, west of NW Logan Street
wrapping up

Pavement reconstruction, street widening, stormwater upgrades, and new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. This one started in spring and is in its final stretch — watch for occasional lane shifts near the school entrance.

The live map: the City keeps an interactive map with every active project, timeline, and detour at ankenyiowa.gov/construction. We'll flag the big changes here each week.
Sources: City of Ankeny construction bulletins and Iowa DOT major-projects updates (public records). Status as of June 2026; projects and timelines change — check the city's live map before relying on a route.