This Just In

• The first two in a series of six phases to resurface and convert a portion of 3rd Street from one-way to two-way travel are nearly complete, between Telegraph and Marquette. With only work remaining at the railroad tracks near Division, focus has shifted to the segments between Marquette and Harrison. Watch for updates as work moves into the Gaines St intersection soon.

• Rehabilitation of the bridge over the railroad tracks on E Locust is complete. 

• The Howell Street Tunnel has been closed until further notice. Investigation and potential repairs are required before it is reopened following a recent inspection.

• Update on the Skybridge: The Skybridge will not reopen until 3:00 PM on Friday, September 26. Watch for an update next week on the status of lighting upgrades. 

• Iowa American has various water main, hydrant work, and temporary winter patch replacements happening across the City including Ridge Ct and 34th St, Lincoln and Elmwood, W Central Park and Hickory Grove Rd, Linwood and Dover Ct, Belle and 13th, Pleasant and Tremont, Main and 2nd St, 16th and Ripley, Oak and 30th Streets, Main and High, Jersey Ridge and Pleasant, and at Kelling and 30th St. 

• 3rd and Resurfacing and Partial Two-way Conversion
• Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor
• Harrison St Bridge over Duck Creek
• Northwest Blvd Widening

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• 09.05.25 | Exciting news for all Duck Creek Recreational Trail enthusiasts! The trail is back open between Hickory Grove Road and Fairmount Street! While construction on the Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor project will continue west of Fairmount next to the trail and along Duck Creek, we’re happy to share that no additional trail closures are expected during this final phase. The project is set to wrap up in the spring/summer of 2026.

• 08.22.25 | Watch for changing traffic control on the Harrison St. bridge over Duck Creek the week of August 25. Two lanes of travel should be maintained. The Duck Creek Recreational Trail will remain detoured until rehabilitation is complete. The Iowa Department of Transportation estimates work will be complete in December. 

• 06.27.25 | Work on the West Loop Trail is moving around the bend from Emeis to Locust. Watch for intermittent construction equipment entering and leaving Locust, as well as lane reductions, as the contractor constructs the new multi-use trail along Locust.

•  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.

• 03.17.25 | Watch for updates this fall when the remaining phase of the Goose Creek Connector Trail and Veterans Memorial Parkway Connector Trail are complete.

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.

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.

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.