Two Wright Brothers Blvd Intersections to Get Signals
Cedar Rapids crews will activate new traffic signals at two intersections on Wright Brothers Boulevard SW the week of November 9.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Construction
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Cedar Rapids will activate traffic signals at the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW intersections with Cherry Valley Road SW and Tissel Hollow Road SW the week of November 9. The city's Public Works department announced the scheduled activation, which will change both intersections from stop-controlled to signalized operation.
Why it matters
City officials said the upgrades are designed to enhance safety and improve overall traffic flow in the corridor. The move follows the recent conversion of two other Wright Brothers Boulevard intersections to traffic signals.
Two Wright Brothers Boulevard SW intersections are scheduled to shift from stop control to signals, matching the two intersections recently converted along the same corridor. The source does not specify the exact activation day within the week of November 9 or the project cost.
The players
Cedar Rapids Public Works
The municipal department of the City of Cedar Rapids responsible for maintaining streets, traffic control and public infrastructure in the city.
The details
Crews will activate new traffic signals at the Wright Brothers Boulevard SW intersections with Cherry Valley Road SW and Tissel Hollow Road SW. Earlier, signals were installed at Wright Brothers Boulevard and Edgewood Road SW, and at Edgewood Road and 76th Avenue SW.
Timeline
Recently: Signals installed at Wright Brothers Boulevard and Edgewood Road SW, and at Edgewood Road and 76th Avenue SW.
Week of November 9, 2026: New signals at Wright Brothers Boulevard SW intersections scheduled to activate.
Construction Corridor
The planned activations extend the earlier Wright Brothers Boulevard signal conversions at Edgewood Road SW and 76th Avenue SW, continuing a phased upgrade of the corridor. Together these projects convert the boulevard from stop-controlled intersections to signalized ones in sequence.
Drivers using Wright Brothers Boulevard SW should expect the Cherry Valley Road and Tissel Hollow Road intersections to operate with signals starting the week of November 9. Allow extra time for the switch to signalized traffic at those locations.
The takeaway
Motorists on Wright Brothers Boulevard SW should watch for new signals at Cherry Valley Road and Tissel Hollow Road during the week of November 9. Adjusting to signalized intersections early can help reduce stop-and-go delays in the corridor.
Further reading
For more on local road projects, see Construction coverage across Cedar Rapids.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kcrg.
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