2016. Today, cedar rapids took the first steps toward restoring its network of roads across the cedar river. River. Crews began removing hesco barriers from the downtown bridges. They hope to open all bridges, with the exception of 16th avenue, tomorrow at noon so local traffic can move in and clean up. Everyone can use the bridges beginning saturday morning. Everyone can use the bridges beginning saturday morning. Earlier tonight cedar rapids opened edgewood river the city also announced people who live and work in the evacuation zone can return tomorrow afternoon. On saturday the flood zone will be open to everyone but only for Flood Recovery efforts. A reminder the curfew is still in place right now. As for bus service, cedar rapids transit routes will resume on saturday. For that thousands getting to smiles today. Moving everything out and back in over the course of a few days is no easy task. Jenne ryan tells us now most note is far better than the alternative reporter absolutely.
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