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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

  • S Concord is temporarily closed between River Dr and Utah beginning Thursday, April 16, due to water over the road. Use this link to find more information on flood response activities. 
  • More road improvements are on the way! Beginning Monday, April 27, reconstruction work will begin on Fairmount Street between Hickory Grove Road and Heatherton Drive.  Please follow the marked detours or choose an alternate route.
    • North of the intersection: Kimberly Road to Hillandale Road to Hickory Grove Road
    • South of the intersection: Central Park Avenue to Hickory Grove Road
    As part of this project, ADA curb ramp improvements will also be completed at the Fairmount and Hickory Grove intersection.
  • Iowa American Water Company is taking advantage of the existing closure on Rockingham Road between Farragut and Elmwood for road reconstruction next week. First, a fire hydrant will be replaced adding a stop/alternate travel pattern between Lincoln and Elmwood Avenues beginning Wednesday, April 29, through May 6. The second project will close Rockingham Rd between Clark and Dittmer through May 4, for fire hydrant branch work.
  • There is a detour on 3rd St and Gaines for emergency water main work. Follow signed detour. Iowa American Water expects to re-open the road by April 30. 
  • Iowa American has various water main, hydrant work, and temporary winter patch replacements happening across the city including Fillmore and 4th St, Fillmore and 5th St, 7th and Scott, Garfield and Fillmore, 13th and Eastern, Gaines and 6th Street, Rockingham and Lincoln, Rockingham and Clark, and 3rd and Gaines. 
Neighborhood Streets
  • Clark St will be closed between Central Park and Heatherton beginning Monday, April 27, for concrete repairs. Work is estimated to be complete by May 12. 
  • The following neighborhood roads will be closed beginning April 27, through May 19, for street resurfacing beginning Monday, April 27, through May 19.
    - Judson St between 16th St and L
    ocust
    - Eastern Ave between Kirkwood and 13th St
    - Pineacre between Locust and 18th St
    - High between Lorton and Forest Rd
     

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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Report a Pothole by:

  • 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

  • 01.09.26 | The Iowa DOT finished work on the Harrison Street Bridge over Duck Creek last week. While bridge work is complete, the Duck Recreational Trail will remain detoured until the spring, when the trail can be restored. Cyclists, runners, and pedestrians using the trail should cross Harrison Street at 35th Street while the detour is in place. 


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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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