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It’s going to be a busy week this week in terms of road closures. If you have kept up with this blog, you’ll know that a section of Jones Boulevard,  just south of  Penn Street to Liberty Way, was supposed to close about three weeks ago.  Due to a delay by a utility company, that…

North Liberty Parks and Recreation Department along with Scheels and the Iowa DNR are partnering to have a Family Fishing Event on Saturday, June 4, 2011 in conjunction with Free Fishing Weekend across Iowa. The event will be held at Liberty Centre pond in North Liberty 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  It is open to…

The pervious pavement at the Penn Meadows parking lot project is being poured today. We were a little concerned that the weather was going to hold us up this week, but despite yesterday’s rain, we are able to proceed. We will be shutting off water tonight along Penn Street from Jones Boulevard to Dubuque Street.  Our…

What a great week out there, folks!  Beautiful weather means our crews have been out in full force working on Penn Street, Jones Boulevard and the Penn Meadows parking lot projects. As you have most certainly noticed, more closures are occurring with our projects.  Today, contractors closed Jones Boulevard between Liberty Way and Penn Street…

May 17, 2011 — Jones Boulevard will be closed between Penn Street and Liberty Way for construction work starting Wednesday, May 18.  The duration of this closure is estimated at approximately one month.  Motorists are advised to use Cherry Street and Liberty Way as detour routes during this time. Also, Jones Boulevard will be closed…

Minutes of the Transit Advisory Committee Monday, April 11, 2011 City Council Chambers 6:30 PM Members Present: Chair Glenn Siders, Vice-Chair Joshua Sabin, Brenda Conry, James Jetter, Adam McLaughlin, Jim Sayre, Councilor Brian Wayson Members Absent: Councilor Coleen Chipman 1. Call to Order. Glenn Siders called the meeting to order at 6:30, noting members in…

May 11, 2011 — Jones Boulevard will be closed between Penn Street and Liberty Way for construction utility work on Thursday and/or Friday (May 12/13), weather permitting.  Motorists are advised to use Cherry Street as a detour route during this time. City Administrator Ryan Heiar says, “There are many construction projects throughout the summer in…

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April 21, 2011 — The faint remaining street lines on Highway 965 are scheduled to be removed today and Friday. Painting of new, permanent stripes could begin as early as tomorrow and conclude on Saturday. The lines will be repainted from Forevergreen to Fairview. No road closures or detours are anticipated. City Administrator Ryan Heiar…

The paint contractor starting removing what is left of the paint stripes on Highway 965 today!  They will be reapplying the lines as early as tomorrow, but most likely on Saturday.  The job shouldn’t take long…by the end of the day Saturday new bright yellow lines should be very visible on the highway! Thanks to…