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Parking alert: Hospital Parking Ramp 4 partial weekend closure July 26 - 29, 2024

The west section of Hospital Parking Ramp 4 (HPR4) and the entrance/exit from For the Kids Way will be closed for maintenance. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter and park in the west section of HPR4 starting at 4 p.m. on Friday. The ramp will reopen for use at 3 a.m. Monday.

Parking alert: Plaza Ramp weekend closure July 19 - 22, 2024

Vehicles will not be allowed to enter and park in Plaza Ramp starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 19. The ramp will reopen for use at 3 a.m. Monday, July 22.
A photo of a bus in the cambus maintenance facility

UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the University of Iowa a $16.4 million grant for improvements to the Cambus system, including the purchase of six new battery-electric buses that will help the UI reach its sustainability goals. In addition, the funds will help provide updates to the Cambus Maintenance Facility.

Parking alert: Hospital Parking Ramp 2 weekend closure July 12 - 15, 2024

Vehicles will not be allowed to enter and park in HPR2 starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 12. The ramp will reopen for use at 3 a.m. Monday, July 15.

Construction alert: Skyway closure between WCTC and HPR3 beginning July 12

Monday, July 8, 2024
The skyway between the West Campus Transportation Center (WCTC) and Hospital Parking Ramp 3 (HPR3) will be closed Friday, July 12 – Friday, Aug. 2.

CAMBUS service alert: Routes 31, 33, 42, 52, detoured downtown due to Jazz Fest on July 5, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024
University of Iowa CAMBUS routes will detour beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 5 due to the Iowa City Jazz Festival. The detours will remain through the end of the night.
CAMBUS student employees pose in front of a bus at the 2024 state roadeo

CAMBUS earns multiple awards at state public transit conference and bus roadeo

CAMBUS staff attended the annual IPTA state conference and bus roadeo June 5 – 8 in Ames hosted by CyRide. The conference provides an opportunity for public transportation leaders to connect and attend various training sessions.
image of construction equipment on road with traffic cones separating traffic

Construction begins on new road connecting Newton Road to UI Health Care university campus

Construction of a new road connecting Newton Road to the University of Iowa Health Care university campus is underway. The project will be completed in phases with changes to traffic patterns, pedestrian detours, and bus stop closures.

Pedestrian detour: Evashevski Drive sidewalk closure June 22 - 23

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Due to sidewalk closures, pedestrian traffic will detour to the skyway. To enter the skyway, please use entrances at the West Campus Transportation Center (WCTC) and Hospital Parking Ramp 3 and proceed to via the stairs or elevator to the skyway level.

Traffic alert: Evashevski Road closure and detour Saturday, June 22

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Evashevski Drive will be closed to through traffic between Hawkeye Ramp Drive and Hawkins Drive on Saturday, June 22. Eastbound traffic will be routed along Hawkeye Ramp Drive to Hawkins Drive. Westbound traffic will be routed along Hawkins Drive to Melrose Avenue.