A portion of the popular Neal Smith trail is now shut down for the next year and a half.
The 26-mile trail extends from Des Moines through the Saylorville Lake area to Big Creek State Park.
The city closed the trail from East Washington Avenue to Birdland Marina so crews can begin work on a pump station.
There is a marked detour around the area, it will be in place through Oct. 31, 2023.