Roadwork around the new Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center will be done by the venue’s November opening, city staff said.
The city of Cedar Rapids last year announced a slew of public roadway improvements planned for the northwest side of the Cedar River to complement the private construction of the $275 million gaming facility.
The casino originally was set to open Dec. 31, but developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment was able to move that date up to Nov. 19 thanks to favorable weather conditions that allowed for expedited construction.
Cedar Rapids construction engineering manager Taylor Burgin said city teams coordinated with the developer to ensure nearby roadwork would be completed in time for the new date.
