Multi-Phase Closure of Julien Dubuque Bridge Begins June 1

A multi-phase Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) repair project which will cause partial and full closures of the Julien Dubuque Bridge (U.S. Highway 20) will begin on Monday, June 1.

The repair work is expected to be underway until mid-September.

In the project’s initial phase beginning June 1, the eastbound lane of the Julien Dubuque Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekday. Depending on the project’s progress, IDOT crews may also enforce evening and overnight closures at times as well. This phase of the project is expected to last until early July.

In July, the work will require a full closure of both lanes of the bridge. This phase of the project is expected to be completed in early August.

The final phase of the repairs will see daytime closures of the westbound lane of traffic. Westbound traffic will be shifted into the eastbound lane, while eastbound traffic will follow the same detour as in the first two phases of the project. As with the initial phase, IDOT may again enforce evening and overnight closures, depending on their progress. The final phase is scheduled to begin in early August and go until mid-September.

During the closures, traffic on U.S. Highway 20 will be detoured using U.S. Highways 61/151 to cross the Mississippi River via the Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge. Drivers will also use Wisconsin highways 11 and 35 to meet U.S. Highway 20 in East Dubuque, Illinois.

The bridge will be closed to pedestrians for the duration of the project. To assist those who walk or bike across the bridge, IDOT will provide a free shuttle service to transport individuals from Dubuque to East Dubuque, and vice versa. Pick-up and drop-off locations will be the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center and the East Dubuque Public Library. Reservations for rides should be made 24 hours in advance by calling 563-589-4196.

Please note, closure dates and times are estimates and subject to change without notice based on weather and contractor schedules.

Questions regarding this closure can be directed to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Manchester construction office by calling 563-927-2397 or visiting IowaDOT.gov