Posted on: September 14, 2023

City of Dubuque Receives Nearly $1.5 Million Urban and Community Forestry Grant

The United States Forest Service has awarded the City of Dubuque an Urban and Community Forestry Grant totaling just less than $1.5 million dollars, which will provide funding for the planting of 6,600 new trees in the community over the next five years.

The tree planting would increase Dubuque’s overall tree canopy cover from 26.2 percent to 40 percent, as part of Dubuque’s Climate Action Plan. The project also intends to reduce identified urban heat islands and stormwater runoff whil...

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

City of Dubuque Reminds Residents of Political Yard Sign Policies

The City of Dubuque is reminding campaigns and residents of the regulations governing the placement of political signs as election season approaches.

The City’s Unified Development Code (UDC) regulates all exterior signage on property, including political signage, within the community.

In accordance with the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, the City of Dubuque cannot and does...

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Dubuque News

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Multiple Lane Closure at Elm St. & 20th St. (5 Points)

Due to private gas utility repairs, Elm St. southbound at 20th St., Elm St. northbound thru lane, and 20th St. left turn lane, will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept., 25, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept., 27. 

Motorists will need to fol...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Burlington St Road Closure

Due to water main construction, Burlington St from Stoltz St to Putnam St will be closed in phases from 7:00 a.m. on Monday Sept. 25 until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 1.  Work will begin near Stoltz St and move towards Putnam St.

Motorists will need ...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Intermittent Delays on JFK Rd. at W. 32nd St. on Monday, Sept. 25

Due to the John F. Kennedy Rd. and W. 32nd St. Intersection Improvement Project, there will be intermittent traffic delays on John F. Kennedy Rd. in the project work zone on Monday, Sept. 25, between 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 

During this time, the co...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 18, 2023

JFK Rd. Lane Shifts between Wacker Dr. and Hwy 20

Due to concrete section repair, John F. Kennedy Rd. from Wacker Dr. to Highway 20 will have multiple southbound lane shifts from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 18, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29. 

Motorists will need to follow the posted detour a...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 8, 2023

8th St Road Closed between Locust St. & Alley towards Main St.

8th Street will have a full road closure between Locust Street and the Alley towards Main Street for crane work starting 8:00 a.m Monday September 11 to 5:00 p.m Friday September 29.

No parking will be available along Locust Street in front of the R...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 6, 2023

Washington St. Full Road Closure between 7th St & 9th St

Washington Street will have a full road closure from 7th Street to 9th Street for emergency sinkhole repair starting effective immediately Wednesday September 6 until further notice.

Parking will not be available along this section until further notice.

Mot...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: August 13, 2023

Old Hwy Rd Full Road Closure for Water Main Project

Old Highway Road will have a full road closure between the eastern driveway of the Dubuque County Fairgrounds and near the 5000 Block of Old Highway Road for water main construction starting 8:00 a.m Monday August 14 until 5:00 p.m Tuesday October 31.

The ...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: August 11, 2023

Jackson St. Closure Between E. 29th St. and E. 32nd St.

Due to structural concerns with the Dubuque Malting & Brewing Company building (former H&W building), located at 3000 Jackson St., the City of Dubuque has closed Jackson St. between E. 29th St. and E. 32nd St. to thru traffic. This closure will re...

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Street Detours & Closures

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Burlington Street Water Main Project Information

The City of Dubuque Water Department has contracted with Tschiggfrie Excavating to replace over 800 feet of water main along Burlington Street. The project will begin Sept. 25 and is expected to be completed by Nov. 1, 2023.

The City of Dubuque Water Department has contracted with Tschiggfrie Excavating to replace approximately 820 feet of 6-inch water main along Burlington Street from Stoltz Street to National Street, to approximately 300 feet east of Primrose Street; and in...

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