Politics & Government
Downtown Ames Intersection Closes Monday
Work continues on a downtown avenue Monday closing an intersection.

From the City of Ames
The intersection of Douglas Avenue and Fifth Street was expected to close today and remain closed for about two months.
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The closure of this intersection had been delayed to keep the street open to traffic as long as possible.
Douglas Avenue from Main Street to Fifth Street is undergoing a major street reconstruction that began April 8. The project is estimated to take three months blocking access to motor traffic. Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained.
For additional information or to stay up to date on project progress, visit www.cityofames.org, click on the “Living” tab, then click on “Construction Update”.
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