The City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will provide a free shuttle between Dubuque and East Dubuque, Illinois, during this summer’s construction on the Julien Dubuque Bridge (U.S. Highway 20).

The Iowa DOT will perform bridge repairs beginning on June 10, 2026, until mid-September. The repairs will be made in several phases which will require both single-lane and full closures of the bridge. Vehicle traffic on U.S. Highway 20 will be detoured into Wisconsin and Illinois for the duration of the project. The bridge will also be closed to pedestrians while the repairs are being performed.

The DOT has arranged to use a bus from Dubuque’s The Jule bus service for the free shuttle, which is primarily intended for those who typically walk or bike across the bridge. It will operate during the following hours:

• Monday – Friday: 6:15 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The shuttle will not be available on Sundays.

Those interested in using the service must make a reservation by calling 563-589-4196. It’s recommended that reservations be made at least 24 hours’ prior to the intended ride time.

Pick-up and drop-off locations will be the Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center, 950 Elm St., and the East Dubuque Public Library.

For additional information about the repairs to the Julien Dubuque Bridge, visit IowaDOT.gov