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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

  • The Duck Creek Recreational Trail between Pine and Hickory Grove Rd has officially re-opened! Unfortunately, this also means next steps in the Duck Creek Interceptor project will close the section of trail between Hickory Grove Rd and Fairmount where deep (30 FT) sewer line work will begin on January 6. Enjoy the full trail while you can. We hear there will be a few 30+ days and potentially a handful of 40’s in the coming weeks. Keep your eye on the prize, once this section is complete this spring, no additional long-term trail closures are expected during the 2025 construction season and we will be over halfway through the installation of this significant sewer extension spanning over five miles.

  • W 3rd lane reductions between Washington and Sturdevant will be in place through December 31 for private utility work. 

  • Iowa American has various water main and hydrant work happening across the City, including work at Stark and Johnson, Mississippi and 35th, Colony and Ripley, Stark and John Fell Dr, Quercus Ln and W 57th, Tremont and Pleasant, Brown and Northbrook, and Northwest Blvd and Willow, 

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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

  • At this time, we cannot estimate when the riverfront bike path section will fully re-open due to railroad coordination. We will keep the community posted as more information becomes available.

  • The Duck Creek Recreational Trail between Pine and Hickory Grove Rd has officially re-opened! Unfortunately, this also means next steps in the Duck Creek Interceptor project will close the section of trail between Hickory Grove Rd and Fairmount where deep (30 FT) sewer line work will begin on January 6. Enjoy the full trail while you can. We hear there will be a few 30+ days and potentially a handful of 40’s in the coming weeks. Keep your eye on the prize, once this section is complete this spring, no additional long-term trail closures are expected during the 2025 construction season and we will be over halfway through the installation of this significant sewer extension spanning over five miles.


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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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