Beginning on the evening of Thursday, October 17, 2019, the sidewalk on the west side of South Gilbert Street will be closed to pedestrian and bike traffic between Napoleon Lane and McCollister Boulevard due to pavement replacement.

It is anticipated that this sidewalk will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20, 2019.

Trail users are to take note of this closure and seek an alternate route on the Iowa River Trail during this time. Please use caution when traveling through all construction areas.

The Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project is on schedule to be completed this fall.

Crew members finished installing bicycle racks on the east and west end of College Street. City of Iowa City kiosks were installed on both ends as well.

Benches were installed on the west end. The stage area is finished and all brick pavers have been installed.

Work this week will focus on the College and Clinton streets intersection. The brick has been removed and will be replaced with full-depth concrete.

The next Ped Mall Renovation Project meeting will be held at 10 a.m....

Weather permitting, beginning early Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, Woodside Drive between Oakcrest Street and Woodside Place will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.

These lane reductions are necessary to facilitate street pavement repairs. It is anticipated that the lane reductions will be open by Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time during this time period. As always, caution should be exercised when driving through all construction areas.

For updated information on road construction in Iowa City, visit the City of...

South Linn Street should reopen to traffic next week as the Pedestrian Mall Improvements Project moves closer to completion.

On the east end of the project last week, bricks have been laid all the way to South Linn Street. Most plants and trees have been planted as well.

This week, more benches will be installed in the area, along with pavers, planters, and some final sidewalk work.

Most fences should be moved past the west Ped Mall entrance of the Iowa City Public Library this week. If weather cooperates, construction will enter its final stage on the east part of...