Knowledge Base

Report a Traffic Safety Concern

• Traffic Signals
  City electricians maintain the traffic signals in Dubuque, including the signals on State routes. If you notice a light is out on a traffic signal please call the Engineering Department on weekdays from 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 563.589.4270.  After hours and on weekends, please call non-emergency dispatch at 563.589.4415.
  
  
• Street Lights
  Please call the Engineering Department at 563.589.4270 to report streetlights that are out or that don’t turn off during the day. Most of the street lights in the City are maintained by Alliant Energy, but some are maintained by the City. By calling us, we will ensure that the right people are notified.
  
  
• Traffic Controls
  The Engineering Department has traffic specialists that anticipate the need for additional traffic controls. To report a problem intersection, send a request by email or mail it to the Engineering Department, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001. The appropriate staff will review the operation of the intersection including the review of accident history and traffic counts to determine if a change is warranted.