The City of Grimes will begin major improvements at the E Gateway Drive and 1st Street intersection starting in early April 2026, continuing through early September 2026, weather permitting. Work will happen in stages to keep access open as much as possible.
The project includes new and extended turn lanes, added through lanes, and upgraded traffic signals along E Gateway Drive, E 1st Street, and nearby intersections like NE Heritage Drive and SE 11th Street. Expect lane shifts, short-term access changes, and temporary pedestrian reroutes during construction…