Council makes Nevada Street one‑way near Lincoln Elementary to improve arrival/dismissal safety

Aug 4, 2026

After outreach and school staff support, the council suspended readings and adopted an ordinance converting Nevada Street (Forest Lane to W. 5th) to southbound one‑way to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian safety; staff will monitor parking, signage and speeds.

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The Dubuque City Council voted unanimously to convert the temporary southbound one‑way operation on Nevada Street (between Forest Lane and West 5th Street) into a permanent traffic control measure near Lincoln Elementary School.

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