This page is regularly updated with the latest information on the ConnectCR project.
Updates are also provided on the ConnectCR Facebook page here.
Both locations of this project are currently estimated to be completed in 2026.
If you have any questions, please email us at connectcr.org@gmail.com.
You can also view regular updates from The City of Cedar Rapids here and here.
The bridge abutment and first support pier are close to completion on the Alliant Energy LightLine™. See updated video here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OKZyj7Azijg
Recent rains have raised river levels, once again submerging the causeway. Despite the high water, progress continues on the west side near Mount Trashmore. Construction crews are actively grading the area in preparation for bridge work on that side of the river.
Construction continues on the NewBo side of the river as part of the Alliant Energy LightLine. Over near Mount Trashmore, crews are also moving dirt in preparation for work to begin on the west side of the river.
That means there’s activity on both sides of the river now.
On Tuesday, our team visited Cedar Lake for an on-site project update. Progress is moving right along — the white poles shown in the photos at the link below are tracking settlement for the new trail and jetty.
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View an update an update from The City go Cedar Rapids here.
LightLine™ (bridge) update: Recent rain has raised water levels on the Cedar River, but progress on the Alliant Energy LightLine™ remains right on schedule.
The temporary construction causeway is now submerged but will be used again once the river recedes.
See the latest drone video of the bridge site here: https://youtu.be/GJsNz7G8S40
LightLine™ (bridge) update: Crews are preparing for the third pier and the abutment appears close to completion. Watch the latest progress video here: https://youtu.be/zlSvMk-tPSc
LightLine™ (bridge) update: The temporary causeway now extends into the Cedar River, providing access for crews as they build the bridge. The contractor is preparing to construct the base of the bridge's piers.
See pictures on the ConnectCR Facebook page or the City of Cedar Rapids' construction pages (links above on this page.)
Construction at the Alliant Energy LightLine™ continues with a temporary causeway now about halfway into the Cedar River. The LightLine™ is located near Mount Trashmore. You can see the work being done on the future bridge from the Trashmore side of the river.
Recent rains are good for some of the construction at Cedar Lake. The rains help settle the new trail and the new fishing jetty on the lake's southeast side. These areas are scheduled for paving this summer.
Crews began creating a causeway in the Cedar River. This is the first step to build the LightLine.™ Video here: https://youtu.be/ewR30onvafI
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Alliant Energy LightLine™
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