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Clive details pedestrian bridges, tunnel and trail work at Hickman interchange; reopening of green-belt trail targeted for June
Summary
City staff said new pedestrian bridges, a tunnel and trail connections will improve east–west bike and pedestrian access at the Hickman interchange, described local costs and grant support, and set a tentative June target for reopening the affected green-belt trail.
Residents asked about pedestrian access at the Hickman interchange and staff described a combination of bridges, an existing tunnel under the interstate and future trail connections that will allow protected east–west crossings and bicycle travel across the corridor.
"You'll be able to bike across it," Matt Mcen said when describing the phased tunnel and bridge work and added that a separate tunnel under Hickman will connect to the Green Belt Trail after major DOT and contractor work is complete. He said Clive’s portion of enhancements cited in the presentation was about $3 million while the total local investment with partner cities was described as roughly $10 million; staff said state and federal grants have reduced the net local cost.
Staff explained the diverging-diamond design that will be built under Hickman to improve safety and traffic flow; they noted it can feel confusing at first but that it reduces conflict points and is a safer configuration once in place. The city said the Hickman work is a multi-year effort with major construction and tunnel completion tied to DOT schedules and with some work continuing into 2027–2028.
On trail access under the interstate, staff said the DOT must remove equipment and restore damaged trail sections; the city’s current target for reopening is early June, but staff cautioned the timeline depends on DOT actions. No formal council action was taken in the meeting; staff committed to continue coordination with Urbandale and DOT and to return with further schedule updates.
