Cedar Rapids closes Otis Road SE segment over flood concerns
The closure between 76th Avenue SE and the Linn County line took effect July 15.
The City of Cedar Rapids has closed a portion of Otis Road SE due to rising water levels on the Cedar River.
The affected segment runs between 76th Avenue SE and the Linn County line.
"The City of Cedar Rapids has closed a portion of Otis Road SE due to flood concerns," KCRG-TV9 reported.
The city announced the closure July 15, 2026. No reopening date has been provided, as it depends on river levels.
Sources
- 1.Cedar Rapids closes portion of Otis Road SE amid flood concerns — KCRG — News
- 2.Cedar Rapids closes portion of Otis Road SE amid flood concerns — KCRG
- 3.Flooding forces closure of Cedar Rapids road near Cedar River - KGAN — Google News — Cedar Rapids & Linn County
- 4.flooding forces closure of cedar rapids road near cedar river — KGAN CBS2 — Local News (page scrape)
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