Welcome to Public Works
The Public Works Department maintains the community’s infrastructure, including streets, bridges, traffic signals and traffic flow, storm sewer/stormwater, and flood control operations. The Cedar Rapids Public Works Department is proud to join the ranks of elite Public Works agencies across the U.S. and Canada though its accreditation by the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Public Works Director Brochure
Organization Chart
Contact Information
- Main Department line: 319-286-5802
- Construction Engineering: 319-286-5812
- Engineering: 319-286-5778
- Capital Improvement/Sidewalk Repair Program
- Sanitary/Storm Utilities Program
- Paving for Progress Program
- Real Estate: 319-286-5757
- Sewer Maintenance: 319-286-5815
- Street Maintenance: 319-286-5826
- Traffic Engineering & Operations: 319-286-5176
Learn more about Public Works programs:
- Virtual Project Presentations
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, project presentations will be posted online instead of held in-person - Construction Updates
Brief project updates on a variety of road improvements - Snow and Ice Control
Learn more about winter snow fighting, emergency snow routes, and more - Paving for Progress
Ten-year, comprehensive plan to make significant road improvements - Roundabouts
Safety benefits paired with efficient traffic flow - Capital Improvement Projects
Road and trail infrastructure projects not funded by the local option sales tax - Flood Control System
Permanent flood protection on both sides of the Cedar River - Road Closure Information
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