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Map of all closures

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

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Madison and Burlington Streets Construction

Burlington Street, including the Madison Street intersection, will remain closed through the end of August for a City of Iowa City construction project. Work includes resurfacing Burlington Street, replacing signal poles, and paving sidewalks and driveways. The estimated date for project substantial completion is August 28, 2020; however, there may be some temporary lane/sidewalk closures beyond that date to accommodate restoration items.


Current and upcoming University of Iowa and City of Iowa City construction projects will impact pedestrian and vehicle travel along portions of Burlington and Madison streets, including their intersection, now through fall 2021. Lane reductions are currently in place along Madison Street, between Burlington and Washington streets. Temporary closures may occur. Sign up for construction and access alerts to stay informed. 

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Current Closures

Seaman Center Sidewalk Closure

Closure Category: 
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 8:00am to Friday, October 2, 2020 - 8:00am
Building: 
Seamans Center
Location: 
Northside of Seaman Center from S Madison St to S Capitol.
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
Use north side of Washington St.
Accessible Route: 
Use north side of Washington St.
Traffic Control Plan: 
Image icon Download seaman_center_sidewalk_closure.png (2.09 MB)
Reason for Closure: 
Sidewalk repairs

0856501 - Institutional Roads - Repair Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge

Closure Category: 
Other
Dates of Closure: 
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 6:00pm to Monday, November 2, 2020 - 3:00am
Location: 
Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge
Traffic Control: 
Yes
Alternate Route: 
Yes, see attached
Accessible Route: 
Yes, from October 5, 2020 through October 27, 2020 the bridge will not be ADA accessible, as the ramp will be closed. The stairs will remain open during this time. See attachment for alternate route. The bridge will be closed October 30th at 6:00pm through Monday November 2nd at 3:00am. See attachment for alternate route.
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download 0856501_hwy_6_ped_bridge_ramp_detour.pdf (829.93 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Maintenance and repairs

0856501 - Institutional Roads - Repair Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge

Closure Category: 
Other
Dates of Closure: 
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 7:00am to Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 10:00am
Building: 
Newton Road Ramp
Location: 
Highway 6 pedestrian bridge from Newton Road Ramp
Traffic Control: 
No
Alternate Route: 
The pedestrian bridge will remain accessible for the first two phases of the project. The bridge will maintain controlled alternating walkways on the East and West sides of the bridge.
Accessible Route: 
The pedestrian bridge will remain accessible for the first two phases of the project. The bridge will maintain controlled alternating walkways on the East and West sides of the bridge.
Reason for Closure: 
Bridge maintenance

0769401- Seashore Hall Raze Building

Closure Category: 
Building Entrance Closure
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 8:00am to Friday, June 11, 2021 - 4:00pm
Location: 
Seashore Hall and adjacent sidewalks
Traffic Control: 
Yes
Alternate Route: 
See attachment.
Accessible Route: 
Routes to nearby buildings as shown on the attachment.
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download 0769401-_complete_fencing_layout_for_building_demoliton.pdf (814.41 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Building demolition.

Sidewalks surrounding Seashore Hall will begin to be closed for pedestrian access on August 6, 2020.  All attempts will be made to only close sidewalks when necessary for the project.  When building structure demolition begins the fencing will be as shown on the attachment.  The project site will also impact some doors into Van Allen Hall and Spence Labs.

Utilities Distribution System Replace Old Capitol Tunnel

Closure Category: 
Road Closure
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 8:00am to Saturday, October 24, 2020 - 8:30am
Location: 
Corner of Burlington and Northbound Madison Street
Traffic Control: 
Yes
Affected Bus Routes: 
Cambus
Coralville
Iowa City
Alternate Route: 
Refer to traffic plan attached
Accessible Route: 
Refer to traffic plan attached
Traffic Control Plan: 
PDF icon Download utilities_alert_updated.pdf (311.07 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Two new steam vaults are being installed, with the addition of duct bank work

Starting Sunday, March 15, traffic control and jersey barriers will be installed at northbound Madison street at the corner of Burlington and Madison.  The north sidewalk along Burlington street from Capitol street to Madison street will be closed to pedestrian traffic.  Signage will be posted.

Stanley Museum of Art

Closure Category: 
Road Closure
Sidewalk Closure
Dates of Closure: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 8:55am to Tuesday, May 18, 2021 - 8:55am
Building: 
Stanley Museum of Art
Traffic Control: 
Yes
Affected Bus Routes: 
Cambus
Coralville
Iowa City
Alternate Route: 
per traffic plan
Accessible Route: 
per traffic plan
Traffic Control Plan: 
Image icon Download road_closure_phase_3_a.png (189.61 KB)
Reason for Closure: 
Stanley Museum of Art Construction

Front Street between Front Street and Madison Street reduced to one lane; east-bound traffic only. Sidewalk along Burlington, between Front Street and Madison Street closed; temporary sidewalk detour available

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