The long-planned replacement of the Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek will get underway next week. According to the Iowa City Public Works Department, construction will begin on Friday, March 29, weather permitting. The new bridge will be more pedestrian friendly than the current one, which has been in place since 1972. The project will […]
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Downtown street closures and bus route changes start Thursday for the Iowa Arts Festival
The first act at Iowa Arts Festival in downtown Iowa City won’t take the stage until 7 p.m. on Friday, but streets will start closing early Thursday afternoon to set the stage. Starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Clinton Street from Jefferson to Washington and Iowa Avenue from Clinton to Dubuque will be closed. The […]
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Mormon Trek Boulevard going from four lanes to three, adding bike lanes
Mormon Trek Boulevard, one of Iowa City’s most traveled streets, is being converted from four traffic lanes to three. One through lane in each direction between Westside Drive and Melrose Avenue, will be eliminated and a dedicated center turn lane will be added.
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New Park Road Bridge opens Saturday, but drivers may want to avoid it
After two years of waiting, Iowa City motors will finally be able to drive across the new Park Road Bridge on Saturday. But the city doesn’t think you should do it.
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Street closures for Iowa Arts Festival announced
Street closures have been announced for the Iowa Arts Festival in downtown Iowa City. The festival doesn’t start until Friday, when the food stands open at 4 p.m. and the arts fair and beverage garden open an hour later, but street closures will start on Thursday so crews can start to set up the fair. […]
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Dubuque Street traffic will shift to the new, elevated road this week
Cars, pedestrians and cyclists may traverse the new Dubuque Street lanes and trail as early as Thursday, Nov. 2.
