CLIVE, Iowa — [KCCI] – A multi-million dollar renovation project is set to begin on Interstate 35-80 near Hickman Road in Clive. The Iowa Department of Transportation plans to widen I-35-80 to four lanes and rebuild the Hickman interchange.

Starting this week, drivers on I-35-80 will notice lane shifts, new lane markers, and barrier walls to make space for the addition of a fourth lane between University and Douglas avenues, both north and southbound. The $87 million first phase will span about two years. Following this, the Hickman Road intersection will be completely rebuilt to feature a modern, diverging diamond design to ease traffic flow on and off the interstate.

During construction, many interstate ramps will close periodically, requiring drivers’ patience. The project is slated to be completed by 2028.