Downtown 1st Avenue East Projects
Construction Update | Sept 15, 2020
A number of public improvement projects will be taking place on downtown 1st Avenue this construction season.
FULL CLOSURE TOMORROW

Starting Wednesday, September 16 at approximately 9:00 a.m., 1st Avenue east at the railroad tracks (between 3rd Street and 5th Street) will be closed to all traffic for the installation of storm sewer.

1st Avenue is anticipated to be reopened by Thursday morning, September 17.

The work is associated with roadway and pedestrian improvements underway on 1st Avenue east, between 2nd Street and 5th Street. 
CITY CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER
Taylor Burgin
319-286-5524
CITY PROJECT MANAGER
Gary Petersen
We appreciate your patience!

Please let us know if you have any questions.
1st Avenue East
2nd Street - 5th Street

  • Raised medians
  • Flashing pedestrian signals
  • ADA audible message, locator tones
  • Decorative fencing, landscaping and parking restrictions to reduce unsafe mid-block pedestrian crossings
  • Trail and crosswalk move from the west side of the railroad tracks to the east side
  • Removal of in-road warning lights
1st Avenue East
6th Street - 10th Street

  • Partnership with MedQuarter
  • Decorative parkway pavers
  • Tree planting 
  • Decorative parking lot screening
  • Street light upgrading
  • Landscaping and benches
  • Asphalt, curb, and gutter repairs
  • sidewalk and ADA improvements
  • New or modified traffic signals
  • New northbound lanes on 8th Street for easier I-380 access
City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department 500 15th Avenue SW | 319.286.5802