City of Cedar Rapids, IA

05/30/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/30/2023 09:50

Traffic Closure Notices

Blairs Ferry Road NE Lane Reduction

Effective immediately, May 24, westbound traffic on Blairs Ferry Road NE will be reduced to one lane between Crane Lane and Center Point Road for utility line relocation. Work is expected to take one (1) month.

32nd Street NE from Carlisle St through Oakland Road Pavement Reconstruction Construction Update | May 15

Traffic is currently shifted to the outside lanes while the inside lanes are closed for sanitary sewer manhole replacements. That work is anticipated to be complete tomorrow and, upon completion, the south half of the road will be closed for improvements and all traffic will run on the north side.

Current traffic impacts include:

  • One lane of traffic is maintained in each direction
  • Through today, traffic is been shifted to the outside lanes while the inside lanes are closed
  • Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16th, traffic will be shifted to the north lanes while the south lanes are closed
  • All businesses are open and access is maintained

Oakland Road NE/Old Marion Road NE from Center Point Road to Regent Street Open
The Oakland Road/Old Marion Road project is complete and the road is now open to traffic. This multi-year project included total pavement reconstruction, water main and storm sewer improvements, sidewalk and ADA sidewalk ramp improvements, and the addition of on-street bike lanes.

Glass Road/32nd Street NE Bridge to Reopen Next Week
The week of May 22nd, the bridge connecting Glass Road and 32nd Street NE over the railroad and the Cedar Valley Nature Trail will be re-opened. The bridge closed March 27th, anticipating work to last for a month. However, after construction began, it was determined additional repairs were required, including a new structural element of the bridge and correctly fitting it within the bridge design.

Traffic Signals Operational on Tower Terrace Road over I-380 Effective Wednesday, May 10th

From the Hiawatha City Engineer:
Tower Terrace Road will have both eastbound and westbound bridges open and traffic signals in operation on each end of the new interchange effective Wednesday, May 10. Drivers should use caution with the new lane operations and signalization of the crossovers. The contractor will continue to have lane closures to allow for final improvements and site restoration. The speed limit will be 25 MPH until all construction is completed.

Please note that there is NO interstate access from Tower Terrace Road to I-380 until June or July 2023.

Traffic on Tower Terrace Road may experience some delays due to continued construction. All work is anticipated to last until early summer 2023, weather pending.

If you have any questions, please call the [Hiawatha] Engineering Department at (319) 393-1515 (EXT. 528)

Center Point Rd NE from Coe Rd to Lincoln Ave Construction Update | May 12
Work is progressing along Center Point Road and significant progress has been made on the pavement. The mainline roadway pavement is complete on the west half of Center Point Road from Coe Road to Lincoln Avenue, minus the pavement at the railroad tracks. The contractor is coordinating that work with the railroad company. The side street pavement is also complete at Lake Avenue and paving work has begun on F Avenue, west of Center Point Road.

In the next two weeks, you will see completion of the side street pavement at G Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, continued pavement on F Avenue, and sidewalk installation.

Continued Traffic Impacts Include:

  • Center Point Road is one-way, southbound;
  • All traffic will continue to travel in the one lane in the eastern half of the pavement;
  • Work will occur in the western half of the pavement;
  • The full width of pavement is open south of Lake Avenue;
  • Access is maintained for residents;
  • All businesses are open and access to businesses will be maintained.

Multiple Lane Closures Planned for Mercy Medical Center for Skywalk Construction

Starting on Wednesday, May 3rd construction work will continue on the skywalk across 8th Avenue SE for the Mercy Medical Center resulting in multiple lane closures between 8the Avenue SE between 8th Street and 10th Street over a three (3) week period.

  • 8th Avenue SE will be reduced to one lane in each direction between 8th Street and 10th Street.
  • 8th Street SE north of 8th Avenue will be restricted to right-in, right-out access only.
  • 8th Street SE south of 8th Avenue will have right-in access only.
  • 10th Street SE north of 8th Avenue will be restricted to right-in, right-out access only.
  • 10th Street SE south of 8th Avenue will not be accessible from 8th Avenue.

Mt. Vernon Road SE will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 10th Street to 19th Street for roadway construction.

Wiley Boulevard SW Lane Reduction
Starting on Tuesday, May 2, Wiley Boulevard SW will be reduced to one lane in both directions from 16th Avenue SW to Williams Boulevard SW for grading and trail paving. Work is expected to last until early fall.

I-380 On & Off Ramp Closure for Flood Wall Construction

Starting Monday, April 24, the I-380 northbound on-ramp located at 3rd Street SW and the northbound off-ramp located at 1st Street NW will be closed to all traffic due to flood wall construction. Northbound I-380 commuters are encouraged to use the 19A exit ramp at Diagonal Drive. Detours will be posted to enter I-380 at E Avenue NW and 1st Street NE. The closure is expected to last until May 17th.

8th Avenue SW Closure for Improvements
Beginning Monday, April 24, 8th Avenue SW from 11th Street to 15th Street will be closed to complete storm sewer installation and pavement replacement.

A detour is posted, utilizing Rockford Road, 3rd Avenue, 1st Avenue, and 15th Street. Patrons are able to access stadium parking via 15th Street or Rockford Road, to Veterans Memorial Drive. In addition to the storm sewer and pavement improvements, the project also includes the addition of parking lane bump-outs, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings. The project is expected to be completed at the end of June.

Ushers Ferry Road NE Lane Reductions for Road Improvement
Starting Monday, April 24, Ushers Ferry Road NE will have lane closures from Oak Creek Drive NE to 42nd Street with flaggers present to help direct traffic during patchwork. Work is expected to take approximately a month.

Ellis Boulevard & 6th Street NW Connector Project Update | April 28

The existing 6th Street NW roadway has been removed, and 6th Street NW is closed north of 1st Avenue to the dead end at the railroad tracks. An additional road closure is at the intersection of F Avenue and Ellis Boulevard NW for roadway crossing work at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing. This closure will be in place from May 2, 2023 - May 5, 2023.

Highway 30 Westbound On-Ramp Closure from 6th Street SW
Effective Tuesdaynight, April 18, 2023, the Highway 30 westbound on-ramp from 6th Street SW will be closed for ramp improvements. Work is expected to be complete in August. Detour to be posted. For additional information on this, please contact the Iowa Department of Transportation at 515-766-9449.

6th Street NW Closed for Roadway and Drainage Improvements
Starting Monday, April 17, 6th Street NW from 1st Avenue W to E Avenue NW will be fully closed for roadway and drainage improvements. Traffic control will be in place with detours posted. Local access to residents and businesses will be maintained. Work is expected to last four (4) months.

Partial Closure of Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Effective April 13, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail between A Street SW and Tait Cummins is partially closed due to the failure of a large culvert. The area is located on a turn (map). Trail users are encouraged to use caution. The issue will be addressed as quickly as possible. Please contact the Parks Department at 319-286-5760 with an questions.

8th Avenue SW Closed from 1st Street SW to Diagonal Drive for Storm Sewer Relocation
Effective Thursday, March 30, 8th Avenue SW is closed to all traffic from 1st Street SW to Diagonal Drive for storm sewer relocation in connection with the Flood Control System. Detours will be posted to direct traffic to 1st Street SW. Work is expected to last until late May.

1st Avenue W Lane Reductions
Starting Monday, April 10, 1st Avenue W will be reduced to one lane each direction from 18th Street W to 15th Street W, as the 1st Avenue west from 18th Street to 10th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Traffic Signal Improvements project begins. This phase of the project will take approximately six (6) weeks. The full scope of the project includes pavement repairs, traffic signal upgrades, ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps, and storm sewer extension. Additionally, select water valves, hydrants and sanitary sewers will be replaced. The project is anticipated to be completed in late fall.

66th Avenue SW Construction Update | April 21
The colder temperatures and rain did not allow for paving this week however, paving for Stage 1, Phase A is scheduled for Monday, April 24th. Driveway paving will follow along with backfill.

Continued traffic impacts include:

  • 66th Avenue is closed to through traffic between Locust Street and 6thStreet;
  • 66th is completely closed between Locust Street and the eastern driveway to Seegers Truck & Trailer Repair;
  • Business access is open from at least one access point at all times;
  • Signs on 66th Avenue notify traffic that 66th Avenue is closed from either Locust Road to the railroad (when working on Stage 1) or from the railroad to 8th Street (when working on Stage 2) and to follow the detour. The detour is 60th Avenue.

1st Avenue E Lane Shift for Roadway Improvements
Starting Monday, April 10, traffic will shift from the south side of 1st Avenue E to the north side near 1st Street E as roadway improvements continue. The lane change will be minimal and not affect the current flow of traffic. Detours will continue to be posted. Work is expected to last until November.

Mt. Vernon Road SE Reduced for Roadway and Drainage Improvement

Effective Monday, April 10, traffic on Mount Vernon Road SE from 14th Street to 20th Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction for roadway and drainage improvements. Local access to businesses will be maintained. Work is expected to take approximately nine (9) months.

A Avenue NE Closed Eastbound Beginning Today
Beginning Monday, April 3, A Avenue NE is closed eastbound between 10th Street and 11th Street for Phase 1 of underground improvements, median work, and pavement improvements. Work is expected to last until early fall. Roadway improvements are funded by the City of Cedar Rapids, while streetscaping is paid for by the MedQuarter.

26th Street SE Closed for Roadway and Utility Improvements
Starting on Monday, April 3, 26th Street SE will be closed from Meadowbrook Drive to 5th Avenue SE for roadway and utility improvements. Work is expected to take approximately two (2) months.

11th Avenue and 5th Street SE Closed for Roadway and Utility Improvements
Starting on Tuesday, March 28, 11th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE from 10th Ave SE to 6th St SE will be closed for roadway and utility improvements. Detours will be posted down 6th St SE to 10th Ave SE. Work is expected to last 3 months.

29th Street Drive SE Bridge Closure Extended

Starting on Monday, March 27, the bridge located on 29th Street Drive SE over Indian Creek will be closed for maintenance and repairs. Areas east along 30th Street Drive SE will have detour signs posted in advance to use Highway 100, East Post Road, and 1st Avenue East. Work is expected to last one (1) month. The end date for this work has been moved out to the week of May 22nd.

Glass Road/32nd Street NE Bridge Closure Extended

Starting on Monday, March 27, 2023, the Glass Road/32nd Street NE bridge will be closed for repairs. I-380 access westbound 32nd Street NE and Glass Road Bridge over the railroad will be impacted during this time. Detours will be posted to use 29th Street NE to access 380. Work is expected to last one (1) month.The end date for this work has been moved out to the week of May 22nd.

6th Street SW Intersection Closure
Starting on Tuesday, March 21, the intersection of 6th Street and Commerce Park Drive SW will be closed for reconstruction. Work is expected to last three (3) months. Detours will be posted.

1st Avenue W Traffic Impact Updates

Starting Wednesday, September 6, 1st Street W will be closed to all traffic from 1st Avenue W to 2nd Avenue SW, and from 1st Avenue W to E Avenue NW, for permanent flood control construction. The closure is expected to be in place until fall of 2023. East/west traffic on 1st Avenue will be maintained.

This phase of permanent flood control construction includes relocating the 1st Avenue and 1st Street W intersection approximately 25 feet to the west to accommodate a future flood gate across 1st Avenue W. Additionally, 1st Street SW will be relocated westward, and 1st Street NW will be elevated over the top of the flood control system.

Learn more about the Flood Control System and projects underway at www.CityofCR.com/FloodControl.

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