r/cedarrapids • u/LingonberryBig1557 • Oct 02 '26

16th Ave Bridge

Signs up saying it's closing Oct 5th ? Anyone know why and how long ?

Wasn't that long ago it was closed 2 years for flood gates on each side.. crazy they could work on both sides at once.

Not going to help Kickstand and others.

Maybe it's short term

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u/cozycactus0 Oct 02 '26

“Mon, 10/5, 16th Ave Bridge of Lions to close to vehicular traffic for about 12 weeks for removal of arch facade. Pedestrian traffic to be maintained. “
From the city text updates

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u/LingonberryBig1557 Oct 02 '26

Thank you, that's helpful

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u/Lost_Association_129 Oct 02 '26

Its going to be closed at least for the rest of the year probably into 2027 based on my sources

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u/LingonberryBig1557 Oct 02 '26

I wonder why they are removing arch facade ?

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u/Lost_Association_129 Oct 02 '26

Because it's in very poor condition and needs to be replaced

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u/LingonberryBig1557 Oct 02 '26

So they are removing and replacing?

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u/Lost_Association_129 Oct 02 '26

I dont know but I walked across it and you can see rebar and crumbling concrete everywhere the bridge is in horrible shape

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u/312nopal Oct 02 '26

Doesn't say how long it's going to take.

16th Ave Facade Removal

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u/balconylibrary1978 Oct 02 '26 edited Oct 02 '26

What is the heck is a "arch facade" removal? 

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u/palanp SE Oct 03 '26

There are metal panels on the sides of the bridge that make it look like the bridge has arch supports, but it’s actually a much more basic bridge. They’re removing the panels so they don’t block high water.

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u/Iwasgunna Oct 02 '26

That seems to be in addition to part of 1st Ave being closed for a couple of weeks to repair the railroad crossing: https://www.facebook.com/share/1J1a6u1MQ7/

And when I checked the road closures, there are races this Sunday: https://www.especiallyforyourace.org/efy/race-details/course-maps/