Grand Ave Construction Hits School Zones | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Grand Avenue in West Des Moines is undergoing major construction through November, causing headaches for families navigating school drop-offs and pick-ups. Key changes include widened lanes, a new left-turn lane at Sixteenth Street, and a pedestrian crossing — all aimed at long-term improvements like storm sewer upgrades done in one go to save money and avoid repeated disruptions. Sacred Heart School and Church are only accessible from Sixteenth Street via a tricky detour, with no left turns allowed; Stilwell Junior High now has right-in/left-out access. Drivers beware: parking on Vine Street…