US 6 through the Des Moines metro area, and especially from Merle Hay Road to Altoona, can be a slog. But it remains an important corridor through Des Moines’ neglected north side.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the proposed solution for redevelopment of the corridor relies on making drivers hate it. According to the Register<\/em>:<\/a><\/p>\n “The goal is to definitely slow down traffic,” Peters said. “We absolutely heard that from the residents and business owners.”<\/em><\/p>\n The group is also studying whether a roundabout at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Beaver Avenue would help calm traffic.<\/em><\/p>\n A large PDF shows the extended plan.<\/a>\u00a0The Register<\/em> says planners expect it to take a decade. Douglas is under DOT control, but the state has shown intense interest in shifting many similar corridors to three lanes. Earlier this year, the Des Moines City Council approved a three-lane plan on Euclid Avenue<\/a>, the part of US 6 east of the Des Moines River.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" US 6 through the Des Moines metro area, and especially from Merle Hay Road to Altoona, can be a slog. But it remains an important corridor through Des Moines’ neglected north side. Unfortunately, the proposed solution for redevelopment of the … Continue reading