Sidewalk Work In Front Of Senior Center, Ecumenical Towers Scheduled For July 19 In Iowa City

Press release from the City of Iowa City:

July 16, 2021

On Monday, July 19, 2021, MidAmerican Energy will be conducting gas line work that will require the closure of a mid-block curb ramp in front of the Washington Street entrance of the Iowa City Senior Center and Ecumenical Towers.

As part of the work, the existing curb ramp will be removed, then replaced later that day. Curb access will remain unaltered at both the Gilbert and Linn Street intersections

Access to the Senior Center and Ecumenical Towers will remain open throughout the work. The sidewalk will remain partially open and accessible to pedestrians while the work is completed. The area impacted will be from the mid-block curb ramp to just west of the entrance of Teddy's Bigger Burgers.

Work is expected to begin at 7 a.m. and should be completed that evening. Pedestrians are asked to use caution when traveling in the area. For more information, contact MidAmerican Energy at 888-427-5632.

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