North-South Metro Connector (formerly known as NW 26th St Interchange/ MLK Extension Project)

The North-South Metro Connector is a proposed north/south traffic corridor. Proponents of the project, including some Polk County Supervisors, city officials, and developers, want a four-lane extension of MLK, Jr. Parkway from Euclid Avenue in Des Moines north to Interstate 35/80, and interchange, and a widened NW 26th Street leading to IA 415 in the Ankeny area. To download and view a map of the range of alternatives under consideration for the North-South Metro Connector click here.