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Current Closures
Newton Road near Nursing college, Newton Road Ramp entrance, and Public Health parking lot - UIHC-PCT-Construct Building
Road pavement need to be fixed due to damage from previous monitoring work for the utilities. Concrete Panel will be replaced during July 11 evening, and will be cured during the weekends for three locations: Newton Road near Nursing college, Newton Road Ramp entrance, and Public Health parking lot...
ENGIE Kinnick to Lot 75 Standpipe
Phase 2: closes 116 parking spots in lot 75, 16 spots between Recreation Building and Hansen Football Performance Center and roundabout south of baseball stadium, south sidewalk closure by baseball stadium use North sidewalk past the roundabout.
Construct Arena Ramp - Elliott Drive Water Main Installation
This closure is necessary to install a new water main across Elliott Drive between Hawkins Drive and Newton Road. The work will close a small portion of the southbound right turn lane along Elliott Drive from June 30 thru July 3, re-opening on July 4. This lane closure will maintain two-way traffic...
Construct Arena Ramp - Phase 2A - Partial Parking Lot Reopening
Partial Parking Lot Reopening Update: The southeast portion of Patient Overflow Parking Lot for dental clinic patient overflow parking only is set to reopen on June 30. Additional pedestrian routes from this parking lot to the Dental Science Building and Carver-Hawkeye Arena are available, including...
University Capitol Centre - Assess Building Systems Conditions
Notice of University Capitol Centre Exterior Building Inspection:
An articulating lift will be in use to inspect the exterior conditions of the University Capitol Centre (Old Capitol Mall). The lift will move to various positions around the building throughout the inspection process.
Please be advised...
Hawkins Drive Lane Closure near Center for Disabilities and Development - Upgrade electrical utilitiy
Utility project work near the Center for Disabilities and Development will temporarily close the right lane of northbound traffic during the day, approximately between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and opened back up in the evening on June 23 and June 24. The Iowa City Bus stop Hawkins Drive / Center for...
Jessup Hall - Pentacrest Sidewalk Replacement
Sidewalk and steps from southwest side of Jessup Hall going to Madison Street will be closed for concrete repairs.
Center for Disabilities and Development - Sidewalk Closure for uility work
A section of sidewalk along Hawkins Drive will be closed to remove sidewalk panels to allow for utility work.
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center - Campus Recreation and Wellness Center- Construct Outdoor Recreation Space
There is a new Pickleball court being constructed a the corner of West Court Street and South Madison Street, the entrance for equipment is off of South Court Street
Intersection of Madison and Prentiss - Utility Services Facility - Construct Utilities
The intersection will be closed to install utilities to the new Utility Services Facility Building
Van Allen Hall - Van Allen Hall - Reseal Stairwells
Replacement of exterior sealants on north stairwells will require equipment to be positioned in the sidewalk. For safety, sidewalk to be closed during work. Use sidewalk on north side of E Jefferson St as alternate route.
Pappajohn Business Building - Pappajohn Business Sidewalk Replacement
Entrance 16 and the sidewalk on the north side of Pappajohn Business will be closed for sidewalk replacement.
Newton Road - Arena Ramp - Construct Facility - Road Widening
Drivers and pedestrians can expect phased construction and traffic shifts on Newton Road near the Dental Science Building from Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 27. This road work supports the Arena Parking Ramp project and will occur in three phases, starting just east of Newton Road and Elliot...
Pomerantz Family Pavilion - ENGIE Hawkins Drive Storm Sewer Phase 2
Closure is necessary to upgrade the storm sewer in the area.
Sidewalk on the east side of Hawkins Drive from Melrose Ave to Hawkeye Wave Way will be closed and the sidewalk in the healing garden will also be closed.
North bound (east lanes) on Hawkins Drive will be closed. South bound (west lanes)...
Biology Building Courtyard - Replace Critical Tunnels Phase 1
The courtyard between the Biology Building and Phillips Hall will be closed from May 19, 2025, to March 20, 2026, due to an underground utility project. The sidewalk on the east side of the courtyard will be closed for the duration of the project, with pedestrian traffic detoured along North Dubuque...
Arena Ramp - Construct Facility - Phase 2A
This closure is necessary to construct the new drop-off drive at College of Dentistry in Lot 33 and reconstruct portions of Lot 44 and Lot 40. A new pedestrian crosswalk on the east side of Hawkins / Hawkeye Ramp Drive intersection will be active allowing travel from Hawkeye Ramp and Lots south of...
ENGIE Kinnick to Lot 75 Standpipe
Phase 1: close 50 parking spots in lot 43 and 47 spots between recreation Building and Hansen Football Performance Center
Bowen Science Building - Engie project 11-21-LFC BSB Storm Sewer Improvement
This closure impacts the door and sidewalk to the south of the loading dock leading from the building to the sidewalk along Hawkens Road. Construction activities in the area require the sidewalk removal. See attached graphic.
Bowen Science Building - ENGIE - Bowen Science Building Storm Sewer
Starting April 28th, the sidewalk portion highlighted red on the attached located between Bowen Science Building and Quad Ravine will be closed. The sidewalk portion highlighted green will remain open for pedestrian use.
Art Building - Art Building-Mondernize Building
Sidewalk closures impacting the area include the north/south portion of the sidewalk on the west side of the Art Building (facing North Riverside Drive), as well as the east/west sidewalk on the north side of the Art Building (near the Performing Arts Annex project). Pedestrian traffic will use the...
Children's Hospital - Stead Family Children's Hospital - Replace Windows
This closure is required to facilitate window replacement on the northeast corner of the Hawkins Road & Hawkeye Wave Way intersection. This closure will be intermittent and only occur between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. See traffic control plan for traffic and pedestrian...
Biology Building Courtyard - ENGIE Replace Critical Utility Tunnels Phase 1
This is an ENGIE-managed project. Sidewalk closure for removal of trees and excavation activities associated with the replacement of the utility tunnels.
For more on tree removals and relocations, visit the Tree Management page.
Health Sciences Academic Building - Health Sciences Academic Building - Construct Facility
Per city right of way agreement for this project. The north lane at Melrose and South Grand ave running east west will be fenced off for construction deliveries for the remainder of the phase 1 portion of the project. Starting December 2, 2024 ending July 14th 2025.
This is a continuation of the lane...
Lot 75 - Engie Water Distribution Storage Relocation Bid Package #1
Site demolition and building of new standpipe and pumping station.
Significant parking space impacts in Lot 75 for the duration of site demolition and construction of the new standpipe and pumping station.
Gerdin Athletic Learning Center - Parking lot closure to Construct Facility
Location: Parking area west of Gerdin Athletic Learning Center
Fencing revisions to accommodate revised HSAB project site following turnover of Lot 14.