Category: Project Updates
New Traffic Signals in Use on Forevergreen Road
During the week of Sept. 16, 2024, new drivers should be aware of three new sets traffic signals operating along Forevergreen Road. The signals will control busy intersections and replace temporary signals. On Monday, Sept. 16, signals at South Jones Boulevard and Forevergreen Road will go into use, replacing temporary signals. On Wednesday, Sept. 18,…
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Road Closure: Sugar Creek Lane
Starting Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, Sugar Creek Lane will be closed from Zeller Street to the drive way for 100 Sugar Creek Lane. This closure is necessary so City of North Liberty staff can resurface the road. The closure is expected a day, but could last through Sept. 3 if underlying base material needs to…
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School Starts Soon and We’re All Getting Ready
The start of the school year is just around the corner, with ICCSD schools beginning Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, and CCA schools beginning Monday, Aug. 26, and other area schools starting soon, too. City staff, school districts and families are all getting ready for the new year. Whether it’s dropping kindergartners off for the first…
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Penn Meadows Playground and Splashpad to See Improvements in August
The playground and splashpad surfaces at Penn Meadows Park will be getting a facelift. The work, to replace the surfaces will require their closure beginning Aug. 7, 2024. Both areas are expected to reopen Aug. 26. The project will replace the mulch and splashpad surfaces with a poured-in-place, bouncy surface that is also wheelchair accessible.…
Read MoreRoad Closure: Penn Street at the CRANDIC Railroad Crossing
Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, the Penn Street will be closed at the CRANDIC Railroad crossing. The closure, to allow Midwest Concrete, Inc, to reconstruct the road around crossing, is expected to last into mid-July, with incentives for early completion. Traffic will be detoured using Dubuque Street and Ranshaw Way. Drivers are asked to use…
Read MoreRoad Closure: Penn Street and James Avenue Intentersection
Beginning Monday, May 20, 2024, the intersection of Penn Street and James Avenue will be closed. The closure, to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc, to completely reconstruct the roadway, is expected to last 40 days, with incentives for early completion. This closure is in addition to the closure of Penn Street west of Herky Street. Traffic…
Read MoreLane Closure: Forevergreen Road East of Jones Boulevard
As early as Tuesday, May 13, 2024, Forevergreen Road will be reduced to two lanes east of Jones Boulevard. The lane closure is expected to last about five days. The closure is required to allow Swick Cable to install conduit in the right of way. Drivers are asked to use caution around the work site,…
Read MoreRoad Closure: Penn Street West of Herky Street
Beginning Monday, April 15, 2024, Penn Street will be closed at from Herky Street to James Avenue. The closure, to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc, to completely reconstruct the roadway, is expected to last through the summer. Traffic will be detoured using James Avenue, 270th Street, Oakdale Boulevard, Park Road, Forevergreen Road and Kansas Avenue. A…
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Learn About Street Improvements Coming in 2024
Update: the presentation is below. https://youtu.be/dv71AV6tvVE?si=ugKttvYofVv8Ubt3 The City of North Liberty has some street improvements planned for the 2024 construction season and is hosting a online open house where the public can hear from the project teams about the work and ask questions on Friday, March 29, 2024, at noon. Registration is required and available…
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Following Historic Storms, Cleanup Expected to Last Through Week
Following historic back-to-back storms that dropped nearly 30 inches of snow on North Liberty in five days, including periods of 2 inches of snow per hour, as well as two days of blizzard conditions and temperatures dropping below zero, snow removal crews expect to spend the week continuing to clean up streets and trails and…
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