CAMBUS routes will detour away from several downtown roads beginning June 1 due to multiple construction projects and the Iowa City Arts Festival.
Construction-related dates are subject to change. Riders are encouraged to use the Transit mobile app for the most up-to-date detour information.
Detour phases
Below are the expected detour phases. More details about how each route is impacted throughout the phases can be found on this page.
Note that detours are continuous throughout June. The table below only reflects weekday impacts since there is no fixed-route service on weekends during the summer.
| Dates | Detour phase | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 1-4 | Phase A | Due to closure of Washington Street between Madison Street and Capitol Street |
| June 5 | Phase A, with modification to 31 Red Route for Arts Fest | Due to Phase A road closure and closure of Clinton Street for Arts Fest. |
| June 8-12 | Phase B | Due to closures at Washington Street and the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Madison Street. Dates are subject to change depending on construction project progress. Routes will resume the Phase A detour once the Iowa Avenue intersection project is complete. |
| June 15-July 1 | Phase A | Detours will be the same as earlier Phase A. |
Phase A detour information
June 1-4 and June 15-July 1
Detour information
Phase A detours will be used at the beginning and end of June:
- June 1-4
- June 15-July 1
| Route | Available downtown stops |
|---|---|
| #31 Red Route | PBB Clinton and Iowa NE corner of Burlington and Madison (Lindquist Center) |
| #32 Blue Route | Macbride Hall IMU EPB |
| #42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest | EPB IMU Hubbard Park Macbride Hall |
| #52 Finkbine-Pentacrest | EPB IMU Hubbard Park Macbride Hall |
Arts Fest detour
June 5 only
Detour information
The Arts Festival detours will be in place only on Friday, June 5.
| Route | Available downtown stops |
|---|---|
| #31 Red Route | NW corner of Market Street and Clinton Street NW corner of Madison and Jefferson (IMU) Hubbard Park |
| #32 Blue Route | EPB IMU Macbride Hall |
| #42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest | EPB IMU Macbride Hall Hubbard Park |
| #52 Finkbine-Pentacrest | EPB IMU Macbride Hall Hubbard Park |
Phase B detour information
Anticipated June 8-12
Detour information
The Phase B detour will be in place during the closures of:
- Washington Street, between Madison Street and Capitol Street
- Eastbound intersection of Iowa Avenue and Madison Street
The dates of the detour are subject to the construction progress at Iowa Avenue. Once the Iowa Avenue intersection is reopened, routes will resume the Phase A detour.
| Route | Available downtown stops |
|---|---|
| #31 Red Route | PBB Clinton and Iowa NE corner of Burlington and Madison (Lindquist Center) |
| #32 Blue Route | SE corner of Burlington and Madison NE corner of Clinton and Jefferson |
| #42 Hawkeye-Pentacrest | NE corner of Burlington and Madison NW corner of Jefferson and Madison (IMU) Macbride Hall Hubbard Park |
| #52 Finkbine-Pentacrest | NE corner of Burlington and Madison NW corner of Jefferson and Madison (IMU) Macbride Hall Hubbard Park |
Transit
Riders are encouraged to use the mobile app Transit to plan trips, get real-time departure information, live bus locations, service alerts and more. Download Transit to your Apple or Android smart device.
Accessibility
The Parking and Transportation Department is committed to promoting campus accessibility through mobility solutions for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In addition to fixed-route bus services, CAMBUS also operates a door-to-door paratransit bus service, called "Bionic Bus".
Learn more about Bionic bus service.
Questions?
For questions about CAMBUS services, please call 319-335-8633 or email cambus-transit@uiowa.edu.