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Find the full list of construction planned for 2026 at this link. 

Change is happening. Bear with us!
Street and sewer improvements can lead to inevitable slowdowns and traffic reroutes. We ask that you keep your eye on the prize: a city with enhanced livability that can support existing business infrastructure as well as attract new companies. It’s a short-term hassle with long-term payoffs.

As always, safety is our number one priority. Staying calm and following construction zone signage will help us achieve that.

As we work to modernize the sewer and street infrastructure to support growth and a vibrant future for our community, remember: there are better roads ahead, Davenport!

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Current Traffic Updates

This Just In

  • Reconstruction on Rockingham Road between Farragut and Elmwood is running on schedule and is set to reopen to one lane in each direction beginning Thursday, June 25. During this phase, work will continue at the intersections of Elmwood and Birchwood along Rockingham. No turns will be allowed at these intersections until work is complete. Northbound and southbound traffic will need to use an alternate route. Please use caution and remain aware of construction workers as you travel through this stretch of Rockingham. All work is expected to be complete by mid-July.
  • E Locust fully re-opened between Marlo and Pineacre on Monday, June 22.
  • Eastbound Kirkwood will be closed between Bridge and Arlington through June 26 for private sewer repairs. 
  • Iowa American has various water main, hydrant work, and temporary winter patch replacements happening across the city including Oak and Columbia, Scott and 11 ½ Street, Hayes and Volquardsen, Lombard and Harrison, Eastern and Wittenmyer Ln, 5th and Oak St, and E 90th and Harrison. 
Neighborhood Streets
  • Ridge Dr will be closed between 69th and 70th Streets through June 24 for asphalt repairs. 
  • Lincoln will be closed between 1st and 2nd Streets through June 28 for asphalt repairs.

Major Projects

Closures for Special Events

All Other Street Closures & Lane Reductions (List)

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  • Text betterroads to 672-83 to receive notices about changes in significant construction projects.
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  • Submitting your request on-line our using the SeeClickFix app (download from Google Play or the App Store), or
  • Calling us at 563.326.7923, 7 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (except holidays)


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Park Access Impacted by Construction

  • 05.12.26 | Marquette St will be closed at River Drive for railroad crossing quiet zone construction beginning May 13. To get to Centennial Park, the Dog Park, Recycling Drop-off, and the boat ramp, take Gaines to Beiderbecke to Marquette. Shifts in the trail are possible during construction. You can find out more about the project at this link. 
  • 05.01.26 | Goose Creek Connector Trail update. The closure of 39th St between Eastern Ave and Mississippi Ave is expected to continue through June. Four sections of the trail remain under construction in the area. Two of the sections will be completed mid-May, the final two sections will be wrap-up by early July. On-going utility conflicts have resulted in delays. 

  • 05.01.26 | The Duck Creek Recreational Trail crossing over Eastern Avenue will shift beginning Wednesday, May 6, for full reconstruction of the bridge. The crossing will use the entrance to Eastern Ave Park. 

    While the work is ongoing, you can get to the park from the north, and trail access is marked.

    When work is complete, the new bridge will shift the trail crossing under the bridge. Find details at this link. 
     
  • 04.04.25 | Use this link for information on the closures of the Riverfront Walk and Riverfront Recreational Trail near the Main Street Landing Project.

     


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BRAD | Better Roads Ahead Davenport

Meet BRAD. He is all about Better Roads Ahead for Davenport, and helping to reduce frustration when building better roads disrupts travel routes.  Find out when BRAD’s work might impact a major road near you by texting BetterRoads to 69310 or using this website, www.betterroadsdavenport.com, for more details and other resources.

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For Contractors

Contractors, or their designee, must submit an application to close a road or reduce travel lanes in the right-of-way at least three business days in advance of the closure unless emergency conditions exist.  Work cannot commence until the application is approved. 

Submit an application at this link.



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GIA | Great Infrastructure Ahead

Meet GIA.  She is all about planning for the future of our community. While BRAD will help keep you informed of current construction, GIA is navigating codes, design and budgets. Look for GIA and Great Infrastructure Ahead announcements as City Council approves budgets and designs for projects coming down the pipe.

Contact

Davenport Public Works
1200 E 46th St, Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA 52807
Phone:
563.326.7923
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