Clare Road Infrastructure Improvements

• Project typeStreets / Bridges / Traffic
• Project cost$4,839,900
• Project schedule2026
• Contractor nameRealm Construction, Inc.

Project purpose

The asphalt roundabouts along Clare Road have experienced premature deterioration, resulting in ongoing maintenance needs. Traditional mill-and-overlay maintenance strategies are ineffective, requiring maintenance work every five years to prevent deterioration of the asphalt base. Reconstructing the roundabout with concrete would reduce issues with maintenance to only every 15 to 20 years.

Project description

The Clare Road Infrastructure Improvements Project will reconstruct the pavement portion of the four roundabouts on Clare Road between 83rd Street and Prairie Star Parkway. This project will remove the asphalt pavement, prepare the subgrade, and install concrete pavement at the roundabout and on each approach. Additionally, the sidewalk on the east side of the road will be replaced with a 10-foot-wide trail from Prairie Star Parkway to the Wild Bill Hickok Park, deteriorating curb, sidewalk on the west side, and brick pavers will be removed and replaced as needed.

What to expect during construction

Construction along Clare Road will occur in phases rather than all at once. Because this project includes roundabout reconstruction, trail construction, grading, drainage improvements and pavement work, the exact order of work may vary depending on contractor operations and field conditions. But the contractor must follow City requirements intended to reduce disruption.

• No more than two roundabouts will be under construction at the same time.
• When road or roundabout closures are in place, the contractor will also complete as much nearby trail, grading and related work as practical during that same closure period.
• Access to homes will be maintained throughout construction.
• Traffic control will be coordinated to minimize disruption as much as possible.
• The official detour route will be 83rd Street to K-7 to Prairie Star Parkway. Overall Detour Route(PDF, 5MB)

Traffic impacts

Clare Road is now open to traffic from 83rd Street to Prairie Star Parkway. While the roadway is open, crews will continue working throughout the corridor over the next few weeks to complete miscellaneous repairs, backfilling, final grading, and sodding/seeding.

Temporary traffic control and flagging may be necessary while this remaining work is completed, and traffic may be briefly stopped at times. The contractor will work to minimize delays and keep traffic moving through the corridor as efficiently as possible.

Project updates

Nov. 10, 2026:  Clare Road is now open to traffic. While the roadway is open, crews will continue working throughout the corridor over the next few weeks to complete miscellaneous repairs, backfilling, final grading and sodding/seeding.

Temporary traffic control and flagging may be necessary while this remaining work is completed, and traffic may be briefly stopped at times. The contractor will work to minimize delays and keep traffic moving through the corridor as efficiently as possible.

Oct. 28, 2026: The project remains on schedule, with Clare Road anticipated to be open to traffic in early to mid-November and final project completion a few weeks later. All pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk and trail work at the 86th Terrace and 89th Street roundabouts has been placed, with stamped concrete scheduled for completion this week. Final grading around both roundabouts and along the trail is ongoing, with permanent signing and pavement markings scheduled for next week. Asphalt paving on Clare Road between 83rd Street and 91st Street is scheduled for later this week, with pavement markings to follow next week. Phase 1 sodding is also ongoing, with minor repair work continuing throughout November.

Oct. 9, 2026: The majority of the concrete pavement and curb and gutter at the 86th Terrace and 89th Street roundabouts has been placed, with the remaining ADA ramps, trail, sidewalk and stamped concrete scheduled over the next few weeks.  A large portion of the remaining spot curb and gutter replacement was completed this week, and trail construction from 91st Street to Wild Bill Hickock Park will be a primary focus over the next couple of weeks.  Final grading and sod work for Phase 1 has been pushed back to mid- to late October, with minor rework continuing through the end of the project.  The overall project remains on schedule for completion in mid-November.  

Sept. 16, 2026: Phase 2 construction continues at the 89th Street and 86th Terrace roundabouts. At 89th Street, the northbound lane is complete, with the southbound lane scheduled this week and all roadway pavement anticipated to be complete by the end of next week. At 86th Terrace, the northbound lane is complete, with the southbound lane scheduled for early next week and all roadway pavement anticipated to be complete by early October. Curb and gutter, sidewalk and trail work will follow at both roundabouts. Final grading and sod work for Phase 1 is scheduled for early October. The overall project remains on schedule for completion in mid-November.

Aug. 20, 2026: The traffic switch from Phase 1 to Phase 2 is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 25. By that time, all Phase 1 work south of the Clare Road and 91st Street roundabout will be complete, except for final grading, sod and seeding. Clare Road south of 91st Street will reopen to traffic, while Clare Road north of 91st Street to 83rd Street will be closed to through traffic. See the detour map on this page for additional information.

Aug. 6, 2026: Phase 1 remains on track for completion by the end of August. At the 91st Terrace/92nd Street roundabout, stamped concrete and grading are complete. At the 91st Street roundabout, roadway pavement is complete, with curb and gutter, sidewalk and trail work scheduled over the next two weeks. Trail construction — not directly related to the roundabout — between Prairie Star Parkway and 89th Street is substantially complete for Phase 1. Final landscaping, signing and pavement markings for this phase will be completed across the corridor near the end of Phase 1. Following completion, traffic control will shift and Clare Road will be closed from north of 91st Street to north of 86th Terrace.

July 16, 2026: At the 91st Terrace/92nd Street roundabout, driving lanes, curb and gutter, and most sidewalk and trail work are complete, with remaining work including stamped concrete within the islands, a small section of sidewalk and trail, and final grading. At the 91st Street roundabout, the existing asphalt has been removed and underdrain installation is underway, with base rock and southbound lane construction scheduled for next week. Trail construction between Prairie Star Parkway and 89th Street is ongoing, with the majority of the trail complete from Prairie Star Parkway to 91st Street and work continuing north as paving operations allow.

June 23, 2026: Asphalt paving on Clare Road south of Prairie Star Parkway is complete, with only minor pavement marking and seeding work remaining. At the 91st Terrace/92nd Street roundabout, the southbound lane has been placed and the northbound lane and east and west legs are scheduled for placement later this week or next week. Work at the 91st Street roundabout remains limited until the main lanes at 91st Terrace/92nd Street are completed. Trail construction between Prairie Star Parkway and 91st Street is ongoing and will continue as major roadway paving operations allow.

June 9, 2026: Asphalt paving south of Prairie Star Parkway is scheduled to begin June 15. Roundabout work at 91st Terrace/92nd Street continues with base rock this week and concrete placement next week. Trail reconstruction between Prairie Star Parkway and 91st Street is underway, with new trail placement starting near Prairie Star Parkway and moving north. Sidewalks within the work zone remain closed; please use caution around construction activities.

May 19, 2026: Construction is scheduled to begin May 26, starting at the roundabouts at Clare Road and 91st Street and Clare Road and 91st Terrace/92nd Street. Initial activities will include removals, underdrain installation, and preparation for new roadway improvements.

April 29, 2026: Realm Construction has indicated they plan to start construction in late May or early June. Once a confirmed start date is established, we will provide additional information on initial construction plans and traffic impacts.

Timeline

Utility modification: Spring 2026

Final design: March 2026

Bid opening: April 2026

City construction starts: May 26, 2026

Project team

Engineering design: Walter P Moore

Construction contractor: Realm Construction, Inc.

Construction inspector: GBA Builders