The street, in the heart of downtown Iowa City, has been under construction since March 11. The work is expected to continue until September, affecting foot traffic to the businesses along the street and interfering with some downtown summer event plans.
Downtown Iowa City storefronts on Dubuque Street are experiencing noise, rumbling, increased dust, and a water shutdown but have not noticed a major decline in sales during the first two weeks of a more than six-month-long construction project. The $3.75 million reconstruction of Dubuque Street started on March 11 and will replace water main and.
The 15th annual event offers the culinary diversity of downtown and Northside Iowa City restaurants through bite-sized samples from more than 50 restaurants.