Cedar Rapids Bridge Upgrade Plans | Cedar Rapids News

Cedar Rapids is tearing down its nearly 90-year-old Eighth Avenue Bridge to replace it with a flood-resilient, 710-foot elevated span — 15 feet higher than the old one — as part of a $95 million flood control overhaul. The new bridge will stay open during major Cedar River floods, with floodwalls integrated into its supports. Community input is welcome at an open house on August 26th, and construction begins spring 2027, wrapping in mid-2031. Expect full traffic shutdowns between Valor Way SW and Second St SE, with detours and longer commutes — though local businesses will maintain access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/296b8bfb6d97a546