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6 days ago
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Construction impacting Gordon Drive starts in the coming weeks
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Fairmount Street Watermain Replacement Project officially has rough start and end dates, announced the City of Sioux City Engineering Division. According to the press release, the contractor plans to begin construction this June. Starting on or around June 9, Fairmount Street from Leech Avenue to Gordon Drive will be closed to all traffic. This closure is expected until October. There will be a detour route using South Westcott Street and Leech Avenue. The release said, 'The outside eastbound lane of Gordon Drive at Fairmount Street will also be closed for approximately 3 weeks starting June 9, 2025, for utility connections.' Story continues below Top Story: Midwest Honor Flight still raising money for June 3 trip Lights & Sirens: Officials searching for Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River Sports: Local Iowa high school girls playoff soccer highlights and scores (5-28-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The project will be the replacement of an already existing watermain on Fairmount Street from Leech Avenue to the south side of Gordon Drive. This will also include the replacement of sanitary sewer brick manholes, storm sewer, and streetlights. The street pavement as well as the sidewalks will all be replaced. On May 19, 2025, the Fairmount Street Watermain Replacement Project was awarded to Bainbridge Construction, L.L.C. of Kingsley, Iowa, totaling $1.5 million. The project is being done in preparation for the Iowa DOT Gordon Drive Viaduct and Bacon Creek Conduit Replacement Projects, which will require Fairmount Street to be used as a detour route during construction. The work is expected to be completed by October 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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Sioux City City Council works to prepare for Gordon Drive Viaduct Project
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City City Council met this week and discussed various projects involving the Gordon Drive Viaduct plan. On Monday, the Sioux City City Council approved a right of way agreement for a portion of the Bacon Creek Conduit Reconstruction Project. The project will be done in conjunction with the Gordon Drive Viaduct Reconstruction Project, from Rustin to Virginia Street. Officials said five parcels of land will need to be acquired for more than $2.8 million dollars. Those parcels include Gordon Auto Sales and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. The Iowa Department of Transportation will reimburse the city for the right of way costs starting in fiscal year 2028 when the purchase agreements and relocations are complete. Story continues below Top Story: 35th Saturday in the Park Main Stage, Abe Stage headliners announced Lights & Sirens: Louisiana man arrested in Tulip Festival Takedown Sports: Brock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers, AP source says Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Meanwhile, council members approved a more than $1.5 million contract to Bainbridge Construction LLC for the Fairmount Street Watermain Replacement Project, which will go from Leech Avenue to Gordon Drive. Officials said the project includes replacing the sanitary sewer brick manholes and paving the full street width along with new sidewalks. The project is needed in preparation for the Gordon Drive Viaduct and Bacon Creek Conduit Replacement projects. Work is set to begin on June 9 and anticipated to be done within 100 working days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
