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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Cedar Rapids flood control work will reduce First Street to one lane
Construction is expected to last until spring 2025
CEDAR RAPIDS — A portion of First Street NE in downtown Cedar Rapids will be reduced to one lane of traffic starting Wednesday. The closure will make way for construction of infrastructure for the city’s permanent flood control system.
The affected portion of First Street NE will be southbound, from B Avenue NE to First Avenue NE. The lane closures are expected to last through construction, which will be until spring 2025. Drivers should expect delays.
Flood control system work in the area will include a pump station between the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture and I-380, a new flood wall from First Avenue to I-380, and three flood gates located at E and F avenues NE (under I-380) and Second Avenue SE.
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