As construction gets underway, we wanted to highlight the permanent flood control elements planned around City Hall and the Tree of Five Seasons. In addition to the floodgate across 1st Avenue, work at City Hall will include a future trail connection integrated into permanent flood control components, granting bicyclist and walkers views of the river as well as flood protection when needed.

Nearby, future work will include elevating the Tree of Five Seasons sculpture and realigning it to accommodate a flood levee and pump station. The plaza will be elevated and include a floodwall with views of the river, a new bike trail connection, landscaping and tree plantings.

The storm sewer work on 1st Street NE (between A Avenue NE – 1st Avenue East) has recently been completed. These improvements will help consolidate drainage outfalls to the Cedar River, will direct downtown storm water to a future pump station, and will help facilitate the construction of the floodgate across 1st Avenue. 

 

Also recently completed is the installation of temporary traffic signals at 1st Avenue and 1st Street East. The temporary signals will help ensure additional curb, ADA, and future trail work can be completed. The signals will also allow for changing traffic patterns during construction of the 1st Avenue floodgate. Permanent signals will be installed once work on the 1st Avenue floodgate is completed.