Cedar Rapids' Otis Road Closed As Cedar River Rises

A road closed sign blocks traffic along Otis Road Southeast on Sunday, March 14, 2010. (Erik Arendt/KCRG-TV9)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Mar 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM CST

Story Updated: Mar 14, 2010 at 5:13 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS - The city of Cedar Rapids closed part of Otis Road Southeast because of flooding concerns as the Cedar River continues to rise.

The road is closed past the railroad tracks just south of Tenth Street Southeast. City officials believe the closure will last over a week.

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