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Access & Construction Alerts Map

Map of all closures

Construction activity may affect road, sidewalk, parking lot, elevator or building entrance access.

For Iowa City construction alerts, please visit: https://www.icgov.org/alerts

For Coralville construction alerts, please visit: https://www.coralville.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7

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Current Closures

95-23-LFC Library & EPB Steam and Condensate Replacement

Closure Category: 
Parking Lot Closure
Other
Dates of Closure: 
Monday, August 14, 2023 - 7:00am to Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 5:00pm
Building: 
English-Philosophy Building
Location: 
EPB loading dock and section of Lot 3 in northeast corner
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
None required
Accessible Route: 
Not impacted
Reason for Closure: 
Installation of new steam and condensate lines to serve EPB.

ENGIE North America, the utility provider for the university, is implementing a project to install new steam and condensate lines to the English-Philosophy Building.  The contractor is working on installing the steam and condensate piping from the west side of Adler Journalism Bldg, under the railroad tracks, and across the dock, which requires the dock and a section of Lot 3 (at the northeast corner) to be closed. 

MidAmerican Energy Company-City of Iowa City electrical work lane reductions

Closure Category: 
Road Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Monday, October 2, 2023 - 8:00am to Friday, October 6, 2023 - 3:00pm
Location: 
Madison and Capitol streets will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between Harrison Street and Prentiss Street. The lane reductions will occur from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and flaggers will be on site directing traffic through the area.
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
N/A
Accessible Route: 
N/A, all accessible routes available.
Reason for Closure: 
Lane reductions are necessary to facilitate work on underground electrical lines in the area.

Weather permitting, travel on the following streets will be impacted beginning Monday, October 2, 2023.

Madison and Capitol streets will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic between Harrison Street and Prentiss Street. The lane reductions will occur from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and flaggers will be on site directing traffic through the area.

These lane reductions will facilitate work on underground electrical lines in the area. It is anticipated normal traffic will resume by Friday, Oct. 6.

For information on road construction in Iowa City, visit www.icgov.org/travelalerts.

Contact:
Sara Klostermann
319-341-4402

City of Iowa City: Iowa Ave and Riverside Drive pedestrian tunnel closed

Closure Category: 
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Friday, August 25, 2023 - 12:00pm to Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 6:00pm
Location: 
Pedestrian tunnel on Iowa Ave near Riverside Drive
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
Alternative route available at Iowa Ave crosswalk at the English-Philosophy Building
Accessible Route: 
Alternative route available at Iowa Ave crosswalk at the English-Philosophy Building
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download iowaavepedtunneldetour.pdf (1.82 MB)
Reason for Closure: 
The closure was made so repairs to the tunnel can be made. The length of closure is unknown at this time, but it is expected to be a long term closure. The tunnel's reopening will be announced when work is completed.

City of Iowa City closure: Iowa Ave and Riverside Drive pedestrian tunnel closed

The pedestrian tunnel under Iowa Avenue near its intersection with Riverside Drive has been closed. The length of closure is unknown at this time. The tunnel's reopening will be announced when work is completed. 

Contact: Brock Holub, Streets & Traffic Engineering Superintendent
Phone: 319-356-5482

0949101 - Health Sciences Academic Building - Construct Facility

Closure Category: 
Road Closure
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Thursday, August 17, 2023 - 7:00am to Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 5:50pm
Location: 
Permanent closure of Grand Ave. Court. Sidewalk closed North of Melrose Ave. from Gerdin Athletic Learning Center to LNACC. Sidewalk closed North of Slater Hall to intersection of Grand Ave. and Byington Road.
Traffic Control: 
Yes
Alternate Route: 
Refer to attached traffic control plan.
Accessible Route: 
Refer to attached traffic control plan.
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download 0949101-hsab_ph1_-pedestrian_traffic_control.pdf (1.38 MB)
Reason for Closure: 
To allow for site development and HSAB facility construction.

95-23 - Library and EPB Steam Service

Closure Category: 
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 7:00am to Monday, October 30, 2023 - 5:00pm
Building: 
Main Library
Location: 
North side of Library, sidewalk adjacent to building east of entrance.
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
The main sidewalk
Accessible Route: 
The main sidewalk
Reason for Closure: 
Replacing Steam and Condensate piping to the Main Library.

Excavation for installation of new steam and condensate piping to serve Main Library.

0952101 - West Campus Parking Ramp - Construct Facility

Closure Category: 
Parking Lot Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 6:00am to Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 5:00pm
Location: 
Lot 43, north of West Campus Transportation Center.
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
None required.
Accessible Route: 
No change to accessible routes.
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download lot_43_closure_5-31-23_thru_1-15-25.pdf (399.33 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Construction of new parking ramp.

Lot 43 has been modified to split the current parking lot into two lots, Lot 43 and Lot 52. The remaining Lot 43 will be out of service while construction of a new parking ramp is underway. The north portion of old Lot 43 has been renamed to Lot 52 and will remain in use.

Future impacts to Lot 43 N Drive traffic flow and pedestrian pathways will be communicated through separate notifications. 

0792201- Hillcrest Residence Hall - Renovate Student Living Space

Closure Category: 
Building Entrance Closure
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Monday, December 19, 2022 - 7:00am to Friday, November 24, 2023 - 5:00pm
Building: 
Hillcrest Hall
Location: 
South sidewalk accesses to Hillcrest Residence Hall.
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
The accessible main entrance of Hillcrest Residence Hall will remain open.
Accessible Route: 
The South accessible entrance will be closed except for emergency exit use.
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download 0792201-_hillcrest_sidewalk_closure.pdf (71.24 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Remodeling work inside of the South wing of Hillcrest will require sidewalk closure for contractor access and construction activities.

Contractor site fencing will close sidewalk access along the South side of Hillcrest including two access points from the Riverside pedestrian bridge.  See attached Hillcrest sidewalk closure map for clarification.