Coralville plans new roundabout to address traffic, safety concerns

Coralville plans new roundabout to address traffic, safety concerns

A new roundabout is set to be constructed at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Heartland Drive in Coralville. The intersection has become increasingly difficult to navigate because of its proximity to Costco Wholesale. The Coralville City Council awarded the contract for the project to Midwest Concrete Inc., located in Peosta whose bid of nearly $1.3 million was the lowest submitted and came in under the engineer’s estimate of about $1.45 m…

Roundabout planned for Heartland and Commerce Drive intersection in Coralville

Hunter 03/26/26 The city of Coralville is planning a new roundabout near Costco. The Daily Iowan reports the construction at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Heartland Drive is necessary because the intersection has become increasingly difficult to navigate. The Iowa Crash Analysis Tool says the intersection has seen 58 total crashes since 2020. The crashes include two serious injuries. This week, the City Council awarded the contract for …