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Current Closures
Pappajohn Business Building - Tippie College of Business Facility Expansion and Modernization
This project will create more space for the Tippie College of Business by modernizing Gilmore Hall, connecting it to the Pappajohn Business Building, constructing a partial courtyard addition to Pappajohn Business Building, and reconfiguring a small portion of the existing facility.
Phase one...
Stairway and sidewalk between Seamans Center and Lindquist Center - Add Stair Tread and Repair Concrete
August 13 update: Due to weather delays, the duration of the project has been extended to Friday, August 21.
The sidewalk and stairway between Seamans Center and Lindquist Center buildings will be closed for repairs and upgrades to the concrete and stair treads. This will affect access through the...
Water tower demolition weekend closures
The University of Iowa’s Hawkins Drive water tower will be removed now that a new water tower in Parking Lot 75 is serving the university. Removal work will occur on weekends — from 6 p.m. Fridays to 3 a.m. Mondays — between July 10 and the end of August.
Temporary street closures
Hospital loop near...
Hawkins Drive sidewalk and sidewalk southeast of the water tower - ENGIE Water Tower Demolition
Sidewalks near the water tower will be closed for the duration of the water demo project for safety reasons.
The sidewalk along Hawkins Drive between the Center for Disabilities and Development and Hospital Loop Drive and the sidewalk located southeast of the water tower will be closed. A temporary...
UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown - 601 East Bloomington Street Raze Existing Building
Lot 88, located off Johnson Street between Bloomington Street and Market Street, will be closed indefinitely to enable the demolition of 601 Bloomington Street, the former Cancer Center. This project will enable a new surface parking lot to be constructed in late 2026.
City of Iowa City Washington Street Reconstruction Project
Washington Street between Capitol Street and Madison Street will be closed for a City of Iowa City reconstruction project. The Washington Street reconstruction project includes replacing street pavement, upgrading ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improving stormwater infrastructure.
Throughout the...
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.
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...
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...
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.