Alerts: Street Closures, Detours, & Emergencies 

  1. Long Term Closure on Kerper Blvd. between E. 16th St. and E. 12th St.

    Due to construction of the Dubuque Gate and Pump Station Mitigation Project, Kerper Blvd. will be closed between E. 12th St. and E. 16th St. starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, until July 2027. Read on...

  2. Long Term Lane Closures on Bluff St. and Locust St. between W. 7th St. and W. 8th St.

    Due to private construction, the left lanes on Locust St. and Bluff St. will each be closed between W. 7th St. and W. 8th St. beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23. These lane closures are expected to continue through the 2026 calendar year. Read on...

  3. Long-Term Closure West 7th St. Closure between Locust St. and Bluff St.

    Due to private development construction, W. 7th St. will be closed between Locust St. and Bluff St. starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, until the end of 2026. Read on...

  4. Long-Term Closure of Block of Main St. Starts Sept. 15

    Main St. will be closed from the W. 5th St. intersection approximately one block north to the edge of the 500 Main St. property. This closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, and is expected to last through 2026. Read on...
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Street Closures & Detours

The City of Dubuque must occasionally reroute traffic in order to facilitate infrastructure improvement projects or to respond to public safety issues. Please click on the items below for additional information on individual street closures and construction detours. If you’d like to be informed of street closures and detours by email and/or text, subscribe to "Notify Me" and choose "Street Detour & Construction Alerts." 

Businesses

The City recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It’s critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconveniences. The Road Construction Toolkit for Businesses is offered as a resource for businesses. It outlines what the City provides before and during road construction projects, ideas about what businesses can do to proactively prepare for construction projects in their area, and other helpful information such as the construction noise ordinance, dust control measures, parking and transportation alternatives, and temporary sign permits. Through communication and cooperation, businesses can thrive when road construction is in the area.

Alert Iowa Emergency Notification System

The City of Dubuque uses the Alert Iowa Emergency Notification System, a real-time communication service for emergency notifications and other important messages. This system allows local officials to voice call, text message, or email all or targeted areas of the city or county in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action.

Odd/Event Snow Route Alerts

CodeRED will also be used to notify residents who live on Dubuque’s snow routes when the City’s odd/even snow route policy is implemented. Learn more about the odd/even snow route policy and alerts.