City of Cedar Rapids issued the following announcement on Jan. 7.
Permanent flood control efforts continue in the area north of Cedar Lake. Work is currently underway on the first phase of flood control at the Shaver Road NE bridge, over McLoud Run (aka Cold Stream). Starting today, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail will be closed from 10th Street NE, along McLoud Run, and south to the Cedar Lake Loop located at the northwest corner of Cedar Lake. A detour has been established along 10th Street NE.
The trail closure is associated with the work taking place at Shaver Road, which will include elevating the bridge and constructing a trail underpass. The trail segment in this area will remain closed for approximately the next three years as work is completed at the Shaver Road bridge and levee construction begins.
Future flood control in this area will include a new levee and trail system west of Shaver Road and south of McLoud Run, with the trail built on top of the levee (similar to the Sinclair levee). The levee and trail system will include amenities such as a trail parking lot, pedestrian benches, and scenic viewpoints. When all flood control measures are completed in this area, it will wrap around Cedar Lake, tying into high ground at I-380 near J Avenue, and will protect homes and businesses threatened when the Cedar River backs up into McLoud Run and Cedar Lake. Residents can view a map of the flood control alignment on the City’s website: www.cityofcr.com/floodcontrol.
About the Shaver Road Flood Project
Work began early December 2020 on the first phase of flood control measures at the Shaver Road NE bridge. Shaver Road will remain open to two-way traffic during this phase of the project, with lane reductions in effect. This phase of the project will include the extension and partial demolition of the existing box culvert under the bridge, as well as utility relocations – all precursor work for replacing and elevating the Shaver Road bridge as part of the permanent flood control system. The Shaver Road bridge will be elevated 8 feet over a floodwall, and will be designed to remain open during flood emergencies. Future phases of the Shaver Road project will also include separate roadway and trail bridges over McLoud Run, and environmental improvements in the streambed to restore McLoud Run to a natural condition, which is supportive of fish habitat.
Phase one of the project is scheduled to be completed May 2021. The Shaver Road bridge replacement is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2021 and be completed in 2022. Stream improvements and the new trail bridge are scheduled between 2021 and 2023.
To learn more about the City’s permanent flood control system, please visit www.cityofcr.com/floodcontrol.
Original source: http://www.cedar-rapids.org/news_detail_T6_R1440.php
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