Cedar Rapids receives $56 million federal grant to fund Eighth Avenue Bridge replacement

After lobbying for years, Cedar Rapids has secured $56.4 million in federal funding to replace the Eighth Avenue Bridge — a key segment of the city’s permanent flood control system that has long been awaiting funding.

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