Project Overview

This is a recurring maintenance project that involves asphalt resurfacing on various streets throughout Iowa City each year. In addition to resurfacing, this project generally includes storm intake repairs, repair of curb and gutter as needed, and replacement of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.

The streets scheduled to be resurfaced in 2022 are:

  • Taylor Drive from Highway 6 to 2107 Taylor Drive
  • Bancroft Drive from Tracy Lane to 2119 Bancroft Drive
  • Crosby Lane from Sycamore Street to Bancroft Drive
  • Rundell Street from Sheridan Avenue to Jackson Avenue
  • Lower Muscatine Road from South 1st Avenue to Fairmeadows Boulevard
  • Bloomington Street from Governor Street to Dodge Street

Each location has a section below describing schedule and impacts on residents. This webpage will be updated with traffic alerts as the project progresses. To sign up to receive project notifications by email or text alert, visit icgov.org/e-subscriptions and select Asphalt Resurfacing 2022.

General Outline of Work

The following is a general outline of the work that can be expected at each site. The actual order and duration of work performed will vary based on the existing conditions of the road.

  • Phase 1: The existing road surface is milled and removed. This process is noisy and creates dust, so we suggest residents keep windows and doors closed if possible during this time. After surface removal, a new 1.5” layer of asphalt is installed to stabilize the road for traffic. During installation of the base layer, the Contractor will need to keep traffic from the roadway for at least 30 minutes to allow cooling. Approximate duration: 2 days
  • Phase 2: Street patching, curb and gutter repairs, and installation of new ADA-compliant sidewalk curb ramps will begin after base installation. Curb ramp replacements generally occur at all intersection corners within the project limits. Sidewalk traffic will be rerouted during the work. Approximate duration: 2-3 weeks
  • Phase 3: The final 1.5” layer of asphalt is installed following street patching, curb repairs, and curb ramp installation. During the installation of the final layer, the Contractor will need to keep traffic from the roadway for at least 30 minutes to allow cooling. Approximate duration: 2 days
  • Phase 4: Once all other work on the project has been completed, the Contractor will seed and mulch the parkway areas disturbed by the project. Approximate duration: 2 days

Taylor Drive

Taylor Drive Limits: Highway 6 to 2107 Taylor Dr.
Anticipated Start Date: September 16
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts:

  • Road resurfacing has been completed.
  • Future storm sewer intake adjustments will cause minor lane reductions (start date TBD).

Bancroft Drive

Limits: Tracy Lane to 2119 Bancroft Dr.
Anticipated Start Date: Sept. 21
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts:

  • Various lane reductions between Tracy Ln and 2119 Bancroft Dr are expected to continue until October 28th.
  • The contractor plans on maintaining at least one lane of traffic at all times.
  • Flaggers will be onsite directing traffic through the area during certain work.

Crosby Lane

Limits: Sycamore St to Bancroft Dr.
Anticipated Start Date: Sept. 21
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts:

  • Various lane reductions between Sycamore St and Bancroft Dr are expected to continue until October 28th.
  • The contractor plans on maintaining at least one lane of traffic at all times.
  • Flaggers will be onsite directing traffic through the area during certain work.

Rundell Street (Completed)

Limits: Sheridan Ave to Jackson Ave.
Anticipated Start Date: July 5
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts: None

Lower Muscatine Road (Completed)

Limits: Fire Station to Fairmeadows Blvd.
Anticipated Start Date: Aug. 17
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts: None

Bloomington Street (Completed)

Limits: Dodge St to Governor St.
Anticipated Start Date: July 11
Current/Upcoming Traffic Impacts: None

Project Contact

Marri VanDyke, Civil Engineer
City of Iowa City – Engineering Division
319-356-5044
MVandyke@iowa-city.org

Department

Engineering