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Better Roads Davenport

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 

  • Rehabilitation of the intersection at 3rd and Marquette is moving right along. Work will flip to the southside of the intersection beginning Monday, October 21. With the flip, Marquette will be closed between 2nd and 3rd. Marquette will re-open between 3rd and 4th Streets. Reconstruction of the intersection is expected to be complete by early December.  

  • There will be a lane reduction on W Locust between Michigan and Nevada through October 31 for gas line repairs.  

  • Iowa American has various water main and hydrant work happening across the City, including work at Harrison and Hayes, 14th and Judson, and 43rd and Cheyenne.

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Major Projects

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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.
  • Sign-up for text, e-mail and/or phone notifications about significant construction projects and other news and notices such as our weekly edition of This Week's Commute, Snow Emergency Declarations, Flood Updates and more. 

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

  • Just before river stages began climbing, the contractor was able to complete the bulk of the work on the River Dr flood resilience project between 3rd and Tremont. Now that river levels have fallen further, the section of road has re-opened. As for the bike path, flooding has further delayed the completion of this component of the project. At this time, we cannot estimate when the bike path section will re-open as river levels will need to drop nearer to 10 FT and coordination with the railroad will be required before work can be finished on the underground sewer line and structures.

    We will keep the community posted as more information becomes available.

  • The work zone for the Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor project is expanding.  Beginning the week of July 15 the Duck Creek Recreational Trail at Fairmount will be closed. Find details and trail impacts at this link.


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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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