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Wright Brothers Boulevard ramp to close in July for 2 months
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Wright Brothers Boulevard ramp to I-380 southbound will close for up to 2 months, weather permitting, according to the Iowa DOT. The closure will begin on the morning of Tuesday, July 7. Traffic will be routed south on 6th St. SW to 120th St....
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Extreme heat: The dangers of hot cars for kids and pets
Extreme heat: The dangers of hot cars for kids and pets.
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Mount Vernon Road intersection under repair and westbound lane closed
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The city of Cedar Rapids has issued multiple traffic alerts Tuesday for Mount Vernon Road. The intersection of Mount Vernon Road and 34th Street Southeast is temporarily an all-way stop. The city says the traffic light was hit by a dump truck. The repairs are...
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First of Cedar Rapids quiet zones could be complete this year
CEDAR RAPIDS — The city of Cedar Rapids this fall will make improvements to several downtown railroad crossings — a key step in completing the first phase of the city’s long-running “quiet zone” project to minimize downtown train noise. The city is currently seeking bids for the improvement of the railroad crossings along Fourth Street East at its intersections with First, Second and Third avenues. Construction on the estimated $290,000 project will begin in August and run through October. The project will replace pavement panels approaching the crossings, as well as drainage improvements at and between each intersection. Simultaneously, Union Pacific Railroad will replace the railway crossing panels, making for a smoother driving experience. The city will collaborate with the Iowa Department of Transportation on the project, and work is already underway to identify how best to minimize impacts to the Downtown Farmers Market and other similar festivities. Additional work is planned for the railroad crossing at Stickle Drive near Cedar Lake, where the city has replaced the surrounding pavement and posted improved signage. The city now is working with CN Railroad for further improvements such as new crossing signals and gates, which staff hope to see installed in September.
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Crosswalk confusion: Different signals leave drivers, pedestrians uncertain
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids uses different crosswalk signals at different intersections based on traffic data, the number of lanes, and whether there is a median. But despite those choices, drivers and pedestrians are still confused about how the crosswalks work. Last year, Cedar Rapids saw a 5-year...
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Road project near Coe College to convert one-lane roads to two lanes
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Roadwork to convert a one-lane road into a two-lane road near Coe College is set to begin Monday, June 29. The project is aimed at improving traffic flow in the area. Construction will take place on 12th Street SE between 1st Avenue E and 3rd...
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New bus service links Mason City, Clear Lake to Chicago starting June 30
MASON CITY, Iowa — Jefferson Lines is launching new routes connecting Mason City and Clear Lake to Waterloo, Dubuque and Cedar Rapids starting June 30. The bus company is also introducing new daytime service from Mason City and Clear Lake to Iowa City and Chicago. The new routes give travelers easier access to destinations across the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
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News photos: Iowa Interstate's America 250 locomotive
SOUTH AMANA, Iowa — Iowa Interstate Railroad has introduced its contribution to the growing collection of America 250 commemorative locomotives, unveiling ES44AC No. 510 with a special logo today (June 25) in South Amana. Photographer Erik Rasmussen reports the locomotive led train BICB out of South Amana this afternoon and is due in Council Bluffs, [...] Read More...
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Road closure alert: Mt. Vernon Road closes Friday at 9 p.m.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Part of Mt. Vernon Road will close Friday at 9 p.m. for continued installation of a water main crossing. The closure will be at the intersection of 21st Street. Detours will be placed on 19th Street, Beaver Avenue and Memorial Drive SE. Detours will be place...
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Project of the Week: Mt. Vernon Rd SE from 20th Street to 26th Street
Mount Vernon Road is one of the City’s most heavily-traveled streets, which means it sees plenty of wear and tear. Thanks to Paving for Progress, the City is making a big push to address that. Crews are currently working to improve the portion that runs from 20th Street to...
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Cedar Rapids continues to develop railroad quiet zones, noise continues to bother hotel guests
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids started developing quiet zones at busy downtown railroad crossings two years ago. The goal was to reduce train horn noise, but the sounds of the horns are still waking some people up. The issue is most prominent along 1st Avenue near the DoubleTree...
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‘I don’t think it’s going to help’: DOT plans temporary traffic signal in Swisher ahead of I-380 ramp closure
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Part of 34th Street in Cedar Rapids closing for several months
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids Public Works Department says part of 34th Street Southeast will close to through traffic for construction. Starting Tuesday afternoon, the road will be closed between Terry Drive and Bever Avenue. The road will be closed through early November for a full pavement...
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Cedar Rapids Installs Temporary Light To Control Data Center Traffic
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- Steps are being taken to alleviate traffic issues as a result of data center construction in the Corridor. A new, temporary traffic light being is installed at Edgewood Road and 64th Avenue SW in Cedar Rapids to address the increase in traffic related to construction of Google's new data center in the Big Cedar Industrial Plaza.
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Charles City Bracket Street Railroad Crossing Closing Monday (06.22)
The first of three railroad crossing improvement projects on Charles City’s north side is scheduled to begin next week. However, it’s not the project originally planned to be first in line. During last Monday (06.15) night’s City Council meeting, Mark Crawford with Crawford Engineering, the firm the City...
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Data center construction traffic prompts temporary light at Edgewood Road and 64th Ave SW
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A temporary traffic signal is being installed at the intersection of Edgewood Road and 64th Avenue SW to help manage growing traffic volumes tied to ongoing data center construction in southwest Cedar Rapids. The signal is intended to improve safety and traffic flow in an...
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Resurfacing project planned on 210th Street near Holland
Grundy County officials are alerting motorists to an upcoming construction project near Holland. An asphalt resurfacing project is set to begin Wednesday, June 24, on 210th Street, also known as Lincoln Avenue and County Road D35. The work zone will cover about 1.5 miles, beginning near Franklin Street in Holland...
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Plan ahead: 19th St SW in Mason City closes for repairs
MASON CITY, Iowa — A stretch of 19th Street Southwest in Mason City will be under construction through the end of June. The project runs from the intersection with South Taft Avenue to the west city limits, about a block west of South Eisenhower Avenue. The city says crews will be milling and overlaying the road surface.
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Crash causes delay on I-380 northbound north of Hiawatha
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - There is a crash on Interstate 380 that is creating a traffic delay. The crash was reported by the Iowa Department of Transportation around noon. The crash is in the northbound lane between Exit 28 and Exit 35, about a mile north of the Hiawatha area.