Access and Construction Alerts Map
Construction activity may affect road, sidewalk, parking lot, elevator or building entrance access.
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Current Closures
Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories - Building Renovation and Addition
Entrances 1 and 14 at the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories will be closed to facilitate the remodeling of the entry area.
City of Iowa City - Sanitary Sewer Break on Clinton Street North of Washington Street
Due to a sanitary sewer break, the block of Clinton Street between Washington Street and Iowa Avenue is closed and the City of Iowa City Streets Division is removing the pavement on Thursday, May 21. Lynch Excavating will on site in the morning of Friday, May 22 to complete the repair and the...
Dental Science Building - Repair Window Frames at Exterior Locations
A lift will be placed near the main entrance of the Dental Science Building to repair exterior windows. A section of sidewalk and the north stairwell will be blocked off to acomodate this work. The front entrance will not be impacted.
Lot 39 - Surface Lot Maintenance
This project will complete asphalt and concrete repairs in Student Storage Lot 39. The lot will remain partially open, as work will be completed in phases throughout the area. Active work zones will be clearly marked with temporary barriers to prevent vehicles from entering. Two-way traffic and...
English-Philosophy Building - Repair Structure and Treads of the West Interior Staircase
The main south entrance (ENT 4) to the English Philosophy Building will be closed for a repair project involving the entire stairwell which is accessed via the south entry to the building. Alternate accessible entry into the building is available by traveling around the west side of the building...
Sidewalk along North Dubuque Street between Van Allen and Biology Building East - Biology Courtyard replace critical tunnels
The sidewalk west of the Van Allen courtyard between Biology Building East and Van Allen Hall will be closed to allow installation of a temporary steam system and replacement of the existing utility tunnel. This work will extend out into the parking lane of the road so pedestrians will need to...
Finkbine Commuter Lot (Lot 65) - Replace Select Areas of Asphalt Surface with Concrete
This project includes the removal of approximately 8,500 square yards of existing asphalt pavement, to be replaced with concrete pavement, along with minor grading and excavation work. The project will be completed in phases.
In phase one, 141 parking stalls will be impacted. All active work areas...
Graduate College Building (formerly Art Building) - Sidewalk Closure and Detour - Modernize Building
As part of the renovation project, the sidewalk to the east of the Graduate College Building (formerly Art Building) will be closed between the Performing Arts Annex and the IMU Footbridge.
Duane Banks Field - Reconstruct Press Box
Reconstruction of the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium Press Box will begin on May 6, 2026 and continue through February 2027. In order to provide access for the construction, the sidewalk west of the stadium will remain closed throughout this construction to provide public safety while serving as main...
Hawkins Drive Sidewalk - Engie G9 Vault Replacement
Engie contractors will close the sidewalk on the east side of Hawkins Road from Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center to the Center for Disabilities and Development. A temporary, ADA-compliant sidewalk will be installed to the east for access to Center for Disabilities and Development. This...
Graduate College Building (formerly Art Building) - Temporary Sidewalk Detour - Modernize Building
New utility installation at the Graduate College Building (formerly Art Building) will require the closure of a section sidewalk west of the IMU footbridge between the building and Riverside Drive. Pedestrians will be diverted south to a temporary sidewalk.
Iowa Memorial Union west patio - Modernize Building - Window Replacement
College of Public Health Building - ENGIE Replace Water Main from Newton Road Ramp to Art Building West
Engie contractors will be replacing the water main from the Newton Road Ramp to Art Building West. This phase of construction will require the closure of the western portion of the sidewalk between the pedestrian bridge crossing Highway 6 and the north side of parking Lot 42.
The pedestrian bridge...
Quad Green - Renovate Quad Courtyard
The Quad green area between Hillcrest Residence Hall and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Building will be closed for construction. The project site will close the east to west sidewalk, south of lot 13, during construction. Two public parking spaces near Hillcrest Residence Hall will also...
North Campus Parking and Chilled Water Facility - ENGIE Cooling Tower Improvements and Replace Chiller #3
There will be multiple closures surrounding the North Campus Parking and Chilled Water Facility for North Chilled Water Plant renovations. Please note the following closures:
• The north stairwell will be closed on all levels of the parking ramp. Use the south stairwell.
• The sidewalk on the west...
Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories - Building Renovation and Addition
A section of sidewalk along the Iowa River will be closed as part of the construction area for the Iowa Advanced Laboratories building addition. Pedestrians should follow detour signage to the sidewalk along Madison Street.
Construct Arena Ramp - Construction Zone and Parking Lot Update
Art Building - Mondernize Building
Sidewalk closures impacting the area include the north/south portion of the sidewalk on the west side of the Art Building (facing North Riverside Drive), as well as the east/west sidewalk on the north side of the Art Building (near the Performing Arts Annex project). Pedestrian traffic will use the...