Guardrail Replacement Project

  • Project typeStreets / Bridges / Traffic
  • Project cost$612,000
  • Project schedule2026–2027
View of damaged guardrail on side of road

Project purpose

The improvements are necessary to enhance roadside safety, ensure the City’s guardrail systems meet current safety standards and provide better protection for the traveling public.


Project description

The project will remove and replace damaged or deficient guardrail along 83rd Street and Prairie Star Parkway. Work will focus on repairing damaged sections and upgrading end treatments to meet current safety requirements.

A citywide assessment will also be conducted to identify additional locations needing repair or replacement. These improvements will strengthen roadway safety and extend the service life of the City’s guardrail infrastructure.

Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026. 


Current status

February 2026: Preliminary design stage underway. An internal team is collecting data for this project.