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Traffic Control for Freedom Festival Parade and Imagination Square
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Parade will be held on Saturday June 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in conjunction with Tanager Place Imagination Square, which begins at 11:00 a.m. in Green Square Park. The following streets will be closed for the events from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.:

• 1st Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE
• 2nd Avenue SE from 2nd Street SE to 7th Street SE
• 3rd Avenue SE from 2nd Street SE to 7th Street SE
• 4th Avenue SE from the tracks to 8th Street SE
• 2nd Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE
• 3rd Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 4th Avenue SE
• 5th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE
• 6th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE
• 7th Street SE from 1st Avenue E to 5th Avenue SE

"No Parking/Tow Away" zones will be enforced on these streets from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. per Municipal Code Sections 61.094 and 61.094A. Guests of the Parade and Imagination Square are encouraged to use the 4^th Avenue, GTC, 5 Seasons, or Convention Complex parking ramps located within a few blocks of the festivities. For additional parking information, please visit www.parkcedarrapids.com. Parking ramps are handicapped-accessible and market patrons with special needs are encouraged to use those areas. For information on the, please visit https://www.freedomfestival.com/.

Forest Drive SE Closed Effective Today
Effective today, Friday, June 14th, Forest Drive SE will be closed between Thompson Drive and Cottage Grove Avenue as roadway improvements continue. Work is expected to take two (2) weeks. Access to Washington High School and Bethany Lutheran Church will be maintained from side streets. Details on this project can be found HERE.

2nd Avenue Bridge over Cedar River Closed to Thru Traffic Beginning June 17th
Effective Monday, June 17th, the 2nd Avenue Bridge over the Cedar River will be closed to thru traffic from 1st Street SW to 1st Street SE for construction of a floodgate on the east side of the river. Existing on-street parking will remain available on the bridge with access from 1st Street SW, and thru traffic will be detoured to 1st Avenue or 3rd Avenue.

Access to Mays Island, including Veterans Memorial Building and underground parking, will remain open via 1st Street SW. Pedestrians will still have access from the Mays Island parking structure to 1st Street SE through most stages of construction.

Work expected to take approximately six (6) months. Visit https://bit.ly/3Rov5hx for information on the Flood Control System.

3rd Avenue SE Closure Beginning Downtown Monday
Effective Monday, June 10, 3^rd Avenue SE will be closed between 1^st Street and 2^nd Street for crane operations. Work is expected to take three (3) weeks. Local traffic to seek an alternate route.

Intersection of Wilson Avenue and Bowling Street to be Closed for Construction Beginning June 6th
Aiming to finish intersection improvements by the end of July, the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Bowling Street SW is set to be closed beginning Thursday, June 6th.

This work is part of the Bowling Street SW Trail project. Along with converting the intersection to a roundabout, the project features new street lighting, storm sewer, and water main replacement, as well as new trail construction.

By closing the entire intersection, crews will be able to shorten how long traffic and nearby businesses will be affected. Detours for those businesses will be posted, as well as detours for through traffic, which includes use of C Street and 41st Street SW for quick access north and south of the construction work.

For additional information, visit https://bit.ly/3x0zct7.

27th Avenue SW Over I-380 to Close Monday for Deck Overlay Project
Beginning Monday, June 10, 27^th Avenue SW will be closed over I-380 between 3^rd Street and L Street SW as the Iowa Department of Transportation begins a deck overlay project. Traffic to seek an alternate route. Work is expected to take approximately two (2) months. For the latest road conditions on highways and interstates across the state, visit https://iowadot.gov/travel.

For general information about this project contact John Lamping, Iowa DOT Cedar Rapids construction office, at 515-766-9449 or [email protected].

Turn Restrictions at Mt. Vernon Road and West Leg of 19th Street to Begin Monday
Effective Monday, June 10, 2024, right in/right out traffic will only be permitted at the west leg of 19^th Street SE at Mt. Vernon Road (left turns prohibited). The east leg of 19^th Street will remain closed at Mt. Vernon Road, as traffic continues to run head-to-head in the north lanes. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place approximately three (3) weeks.

Overnight Lane Reductions to Continue on Highway 30 Sunday Night
Beginning Sunday night, June 2nd, alternating lane reductions will be in place overnight on Highway 30 between Edgewood Road and 6^th Street SW as the Iowa Department of Transportation continues to perform roadway improvements. Paving operations will take place at times on the ramps in this area, but the ramps will always remain open to traffic. Work is expected to take approximately six (6) weeks. For latest road conditions on highways and interstates across the state, visit https://iowadot.gov/travel.

Roads Under I-380 Overpass at Cedar River to be Closed Beginning May 28
In an effort to build better protection from flooding, several road closures will take place underneath the I-380 overpass of the Cedar River beginning May 28th. E Avenue and F Avenue will be closed from 1st Street NW to 1st Street NE for the construction of two roadway flood gates on the east side of the river. A detour will be posted on the 1st Avenue Bridge.

Additionally, I-380 southbound Exit 20A will be reduced to one lane, with a left turn only onto 1st Street NE. Residents are encouraged to use alternate exits to reach downtown.

Work is expected to last approximately nine months, with traffic delays expected. For more information, visit https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/departments_g_-_v/public_works/cedar_river_flood_control_system.php.

16th Ave Bridge of Lions, 16th Ave SE from 2nd St to 4th St, and 3rd St SE east of 16th Ave Construction Update | June 14th
16th Ave/3rd St SE Roadway Improvements
Pavement construction is underway on 3rd St SE between 16th Ave and the Sinclair Basin area. Traffic lanes have been paved and the paved parking spaces are expected to be completed early next week. Installation of sidewalk will begin after curb lines are backfilled and shoulders are graded. Paving and sidewalk work on 3rd St is expected to be completed before the July 4th holiday.

After the holiday, the intersection of 16th Ave and 3rd St will be closed for reconstruction. During this work, businesses access on 16th Ave will continue to be maintained, as well as and on-street parking. Access to the temporary City-owned parking lot adjacent to Tornado's Grub and Pub will be from the alley next to Tornado's.

16th Ave Bridge over Cedar River
The bridge has reopened to vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. In approximately two weeks, when work on the deck drain extensions occur, the bridge will again close to vehicular traffic, but will remain open to bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The work on the deck drains should take approximately one week.

35th St NE from Oakland Rd to F Ave Construction Update | June 14th
Roadway paving is complete in Stage 1A and the majority of driveways are also complete. The contractor will continue to work on driveways and new sidewalk in this stage in coming weeks. Sod may be placed if the weather stays cools and dry. Sanitary sewer will also continue east of Eastern Avenue, followed by paving in Stage 1B.

Current Traffic Impacts

• 35th St is closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
• Access maintained to residents within each stage for as long as possible during utility work.
• Full closures at each stage are required for the roadway work.

Center Point Road NE from Lincoln Ave to J Ave Construction Update | June 14th
This project is heading into the final stages of work, with the majority of the storm sewer work complete and preparation for new roadway paving beginning. Paving is scheduled to begin the week of June 17th, weather permitting. Construction of driveways and sidewalk will follow.

Current Traffic Impacts

• Center Point Road is closed from north of H Ave thru J Ave, including the intersection at I Ave
• This area will remain closed the duration of the project.

Roadway Improvements to Begin Tuesday

Crestwood Drive Construction Project Launches Monday, May 20
Aiming to improve both the roadway and storm water drainage, Crestwood Drive NW will be closed in stages from Wiley Boulevard to Edgewood Road beginning Monday, May 20.

Construction is scheduled to occur in five stages, starting at Edgewood Road and ending at Wiley Boulevard.

In addition to storm sewer upgrades, the project features roadway removal and replacement, as well as pedestrian improvements that are in line with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The new sidewalk will be from Westgate Drive NW to 38^th Street NW on the north side of Crestwood Drive.

The full project should be completed by the end of October 2024.

Walford Road SW Closed to Thru-Traffic Beginning Monday
Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024, Walford Road SW will be closed to through traffic between 6^th Street and Earhart Lane for the installation of new pavement, and water main and storm sewer improvements. Access to properties will be maintained during the closure. Work is expected to last until approximately mid-June.

Center Point Road NE Closure from H Avenue to J Avenue
Effective Thursday, March 7, Center Point Road NE will be closed to thru-traffic from H Avenue to J Avenue while utility and roadway improvements are underway. This includes the full closure of the intersections at I Avenue and J Avenue. The intersection at H Avenue will remain open. Detours will be posted for through traffic. This closure is expected to be in effect through mid-summer. View project updates.

1st Street NE Reduced to One Lane Between B Avenue and 1st Avenue E

Effective Wednesday, November 29th, southbound traffic on 1st Street NE will be reduced to one lane between B Avenue and 1st Avenue E for construction of Flood Control System (FCS) infrastructure. Work is expected to last until the spring of 2025.

FCS construction in this area will better protect the City from a flooding event and includes a pump station between the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture and I-380, a new flood wall from 1st Avenue to I-380, and three flood gates located at E and F Avenue (under I-380) and 2nd Avenue SE.