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CAMBUS service alert: service to MERF bus stops

Thursday, August 15, 2024
There are now two bus stops at MERF. Routes 31 Red Route and 42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest serve MERF 1 (original/permanent stop). Routes 34 Research Park and 52 Finkbine-Pentacrest serve MERF 2 (temporary stop to the west).

CAMBUS service alert: detours at Clinton Street, Madison Street Aug. 16 - Sept. 6

Madison Street will be detoured Aug. 16 - Sept. 1. Clinton Street will be detoured Aug. 19 and 25. Routes affected: 31 Red Route, 32 Blue Route, and 35 Interdorm.

CAMBUS service alert: impacts to Newton Road beginning in May 2024

Beginning late May 2024, a construction project on Newton Road will impact bus routes and stops serving Newton Road. Phase 2 CAMBUS service impacts will begin August 12, 2024.

Parking alert: Motorcycle lot near Hospital Parking Ramp 3 closed Aug. 2 – Sept. 1, 2024

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Motorcycle lot southwest of Hospital Parking Ramp 3 will be closed so the lot can be expanded. See the map below for details. 

Parking alert: Hospital Parking Ramp 4 partial weekend closure Aug. 9 - 12, 2024

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

Parking alert: Newton Road Ramp weekend closure July 26 - 29, 2024

The Newton Road Ramp (NRR) will be closed for maintenance. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter and park in NRR starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26. The ramp will reopen for use at 3 a.m. Monday, July 29.

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.