16th Avenue SE Floodgate
Start Date April 7, 2020

Construction on the 16th Avenue SE floodgate is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

The 16th Avenue Bridge will be closed starting April 7 and is scheduled to re-open this fall.

The contractor may begin bringing in equipment starting as early as April 2. To combat the spread of COVID-19, the contractor will be following safe worksite practices while construction is underway.  
Business Access Open

Access to Czech Village will remain open via
C Street SW and 16th Avenue SW.

The intersection of 2nd Street SE and 16th Avenue SE in NewBo will also remain open.

Detour signs and "Business Access Open" signs will also be in place.
Detour Information

The 16th Avenue Bridge will be closed during construction to vehicular, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic. A detour has been established for both motorists and trail users via the 12th Avenue Bridge.

Download: Trail Detour for Cyclists:
2020 Flood Projects

Lot 44 Levee
  • May 2020 – May 2021
  • Lot 44 parking restrictions will be in place during construction
  • Levee will protect to the 2008 flood volume
Amphitheatre Restroom
  • May 2020 – May 2021
  • Built-in floodwall
  • Storage for events
3rd Avenue SE Floodgate
  • Sept 2020 – Spring 2021
  • 3rd Avenue closed during construction
  • Gate protects to the 2008 flood volume
Project Highlights

The 16th Avenue SE floodgate rolls across the road, closes, and locks into place in approximately 45 minutes, protecting the community and neighborhood to the 2008 flood volume. The gate will be approximately 14 feet high and 67 feet long. The project is anticipated to be completed in fall 2020. A similar gate is planned for the west side of the bridge in 2022.
City of Cedar Rapids