City of Coralville news release
5th Street will re-open to traffic between 7th Street and 12th Avenue by noon on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Coralville Transit will resume regular service on 5th Street on Thursday morning, October 30, 2025, for Route 21 (5th Street), Route 24 (Night), and Route 25 (Saturday).
A section of 5th Street has been closed since early July as part of the 5th Street Improvements Project. The final phase of the project, Phase 5B, will begin in March or April 2026, depending on weather. Phase 5B will reconstruct 5th Street adjacent to the Coralville Public Library.
About the Project
5th Street is being reconstructed from 12th Avenue to 20th Avenue during the 2024, 2025, and early 2026 construction seasons. The construction is in seven phases to manage access to adjacent properties. The project includes concrete street pavement, wider sidewalks, water main, storm sewer, and streetscape enhancements including decorative lighting, street trees, and landscaping. Learn more at www.coralville.org/5thStreetimprovements.
- Questions can be directed to City Engineer Scott Larson at slarson@coralville.org, Assistant City Engineer Zaid Alsamawi at zalsamawi@coralville.org, or call 319.248.1720.
- Sign up for Construction and Traffic Updates at www.coralville.org/notifyme.