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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

  • Progress is steadily being made on the 3rd Street Resurfacing Project! Earlier this week, the contractor began milling the southern lanes between Telegraph and Howell. Work will shift to the northern lanes once the milling, subbase, leveling base, and final asphalt layer is applied. Find out more at this link. 

  • Great news! The Flood Resilience Project between 3rd and Tremont and along the riverfront is nearly complete! The Riverfront Recreational Trail has re-opened! Grading and other finish work will continue through early June before things fully wrap up.

  • W Central Park will be down to one lane of travel in each direction between Ripley and Scott Streets for replacement of an electrical pole by MidAmerican Energy.

  • Eastern Ave closed between 13th and 14th Streets for private utility repairs. Work is expected to be complete by May 30. 

  •  Southbound Fairmount closed between Columbia and Central Park through May 30 for catch basin and street repair.

  • E 36th closed between Brady and Kimberly Rd for private utility disconnects. The road is estimated to re-open by June 10. 
  • Iowa American has various water main and hydrant work happening across the City including Farnam and 29th, E 39th and Eastern Ave, Kimberly R and Mississippi Ave, Grand Ave and High St, Grand Ave and Walling Ct.

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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

  • 05.16.25 | Great news! The Flood Resilience Project between 3rd and Tremont and along the riverfront is nearly complete! The Riverfront Recreational Trail has re-opened! Grading and other finish work will continue through early June before things fully wrap up.

  • 04.25.25 | The city's multimodal transportation network will see expansion with the addition of the West Loop trail soon. 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.

  • 04.04.25 | Beginning Monday, April 7, the Iowa DOT will begin bridge rehabilitation work on the Harrison St Bridge over Duck Creek.  Work will start with the installation of a temporary connection to the Duck Creek Recreational Trail.  The Duck Creek Recreational Trail will then be closed under the bridge, and will be rerouted across Harrison St with the use of a temporary pedestrian signal.  Rehabilitation work will reduce travel to two lanes between W 35th and W 32nd Streets. The Iowa DOT estimates work will be complete in November.   

  • 05.09.25 | Work on the Duck Creek Sewer Interceptor adjacent to and along the Duck Creek Recreational Trail is progressing steadily. Construction of the interceptor between Hickory Grove Rd past Fairmount is expected to be complete by mid-June. The contractor will then reinstall trail locations that were removed or damaged during construction before re-opening the trail. Pending weather and rail coordination, the entire Duck Creek Recreational Trail should be re-opened by the end of June/early July.

  • 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.


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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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