The Iowa City City Council will discuss the final plans for and cost of the construction on the U.S. Highway 6 and Sycamore Street intersection improvement project at its next meeting, March 6.

The project — which has an estimated construction cost of $1.8 million — includes pavement widening, median reconstruction, asphalt overlay, 8-foot-wide sidewalk intersection, and installation of a new traffic-signal system.

The project will be funded with a $200,000 USTEP Grant, Iowa Department of Transportation funds, water revenue, and general obligation bond proceeds.

City councilors will hold a public hearing on March 6 and vote on the final plans.

— by Kristen East