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(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The Cedar River has crested in Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
It is expected to crest in Cedar Rapids at 14.5 feet on Saturday.
Cedar Rapids is preparing as they could get moderate flood damage.
Several roads and parks are expected to close ahead of the crest.
Expected road closures:
- Otis Rd SE from Cargill south to Prairie Park Fishery Entrance east of RR crossing.
- Penn Ave NW and 1st street NW to Ellis Blvd NW
- Ellis Blvd NW from O Ave NW to Penn Ave NW
- Ellis Road from River Bluff Road to Covington Road
- Old River Rd SW from Ely Rd to Sunshine Ct SW
Park & Trail Closures:
- Cheyenne Dog Park closed beginning Friday
- Access to Robins Lake closed
- Manhattan pavilion closed and parking lot barricaded
- ADA dock near Ellis Park closed
- Trail from Ellis Boat Harbor to Ellis Road is being monitored and may be closed
- Prairie Park ADA fishing pier closed
- Cole Street trailhead closed to Bertram trailhead
- Cedar Valley Nature Trail closed from 8th Avenue to 16th Avenue
- Cedar Valley Nature Trail closed from Tait Cummins to the A Street landfill
- Prairie Park Fishery trail closed
- The backside of Seminole Valley Park closed (where the air strip is)
Updates on closures can be found on the city's website.