Hot weather causes damage to Rochester Ave., lanes being adjusted for repairs

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - 12:52pm
Streets and traffic engineering

Recent hot weather caused pavement damage to the westbound lane and left turn lane of Rochester Avenue, east of Scott Boulevard. Traffic has been adjusted to allow for one lane in each direction during repairs. One lane will be fixed at a time in order to keep the street open to two-way traffic. Work should be completed by Friday, July 1, 2016.

Drivers should allow extra travel time as delays may occur. As always, use caution when traveling through all construction areas.

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Hot weather pavement failure reduces lane on Melrose Avenue

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 1:34pm

Traffic is down to one lane in the eastbound direction of Melrose Avenue at the northbound U.S. 218 off ramp.

The road needed to be reduced to one lane to allow for pavement repair after a failure caused by recent hot temperatures. Both lanes need work, but only one lane will be fixed at a time to allow the road to remain open. However, the pavement is damaged in the area needed for left turning traffic to turn west from the off ramp, and because of this, left turns will not be allowed from the U.S. 218 northbound off ramp to travel westbound on Melrose.

Work should be...

Pavement failure causes lane reductions on Mormon Trek Blvd.

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 1:31pm
Public Works

A weekend pavement failure on Mormon Trek Boulevard is forcing southbound traffic to reduce to one lane in Iowa City.

Repair work should begin Wednesday, June 22, 2016 on Mormon Trek, north of Hawkeye Park Road. Both southbound lanes will need pavement repairs, however one lane of southbound traffic will remain open at all times. Work should be finished by the end of the day Friday, July 1.

Drivers should take a different route during construction and, as always, use caution when traveling through all work areas.

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Curb ramp project will impact some sidewalks & bus routes on Lakeside Drive

Monday, June 20, 2016 - 8:20am
Contact: 
Dave Panos

Work will begin Monday (June, 20, 2016) on a project to replace several sidewalk curb ramps along Lakeside Drive in Iowa City.

Intersections include:

Lakeside Drive/Miami Drive Lakeside Drive/Regal Lane (east) Lakeside Drive/Regal Lane (west) Lakeside Drive/Nevada Drive Lakeside Driver/Aster Drive Lakeside Drive/Whispering Prairies (possible add-on)

Drivers will not be impacted, but pedestrians will need to reroute as some sidewalks will be closed.

Bus riders will also notice some temporary changes with a stop relocation and the periodic closing of several stops,...

Road Construction - Clinton Street and Washington Street

Friday, June 17, 2016 - 1:54pm
Contact: 
Scott Sovers
Part of Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape Plan by Engineering

Beginning Tuesday, June 21, 2016, traffic on Clinton Street near its intersection with Washington Street will shift lanes to allow for work on the Washington Streetscape project. Traffic will switch to the paving on the east side to allow crews to begin utility work on the west side of the intersection.

Washington Street will continue to be closed east of Clinton Street. Additionally, Washington Street will close west of Clinton Street. These sections of Washington and Clinton Streets should reopened to traffic by July 29, 2016.

Drivers should find a different route during...

Police asking for help in vandalism investigation

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - 9:14am

Iowa City Police took three juveniles into custody for allegedly committing vandalism across the community. Police say there could be more incidents and are asking people to report it if they come across it.

On June 15, 2016 at around 9:33 p.m. police responded to the Four Oaks Juvenile Shelter for a report of a 14-year-old male, 13-year-old female and 12-year-old male who had run away.

Around 1:34 a.m., police received a call from the Iowa Interstate Railroad, 800 Webster St., for a burglary report. Officer discovered forced entry and property damage, while also...

Trailblazer Awards to honor local civil rights activists

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 11:23am
Communications

A new awards program will honor unsung community heroes who stand up for civil rights and promote positive change. The Juneteenth Trailblazer Awards, presented by Sankofa Outreach Connection and the Johnson County Community Juneteenth Committee and sponsored by the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville, will be held Friday, June 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Radisson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $15 per person or $25 for two tickets, which includes hors d’oeuvres and entertainment. Advance tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.com (IC Juneteenth Trailblazers...

Student art and essay winners announced for Juneteenth

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 3:20pm
Contact: 
Stefanie Bowers
Communications

Several students will be recognized for their writing and artistic skills as part of the annual Juneteenth celebration in Iowa City.

This year marks 151 years of Juneteenth, a national observance marking the end of slavery in the United States, often referred to as the African American Emancipation Day.

As part of the local celebration, Iowa City and Johnson County area students participated in an essay and art competition. Kids age 5 to 18 were asked to submit a two-dimensional art piece. Students age 14 to 18 were asked to write about the progress and ongoing struggle of...

Manville Heights route will detour with Park Road construction

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - 2:55pm
Contact: 
Curtis Brenton

The Manville Heights transit route will detour outbound and inbound due to construction on Park Road.

The Manville Heights bus will use River Street to North Riverside Drive to Park Road inbound and outbound while the work is happening. Normal service is anticipated to resume by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Please see below for stop closure information:

Inbound Stops Closed

Park Road & Beldon Avenue: 8067 Park Road & Lexington Avenue: 8063 Park Road & Normandy Drive: 8061 Lee Street & Highwood Street: 8059 River...

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