Riverfront access and floodwall improvements
Summary
The river is at 14.2 feet and expected to jump to 38 feet by Saturday. The director says it's likely upstream lock releases and nothing to worry about yet, but the board is keeping an eye on it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
An underpass option was estimated around $10 million years ago and would cost far more now.
Residents benefit from early monitoring of the rising river ahead of flood season.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Budget Work Session - Aug 26, 2026
Getting from downtown to the riverfront remains awkward — stairs, trains, and floodwall restrictions limit options. A past tunnel estimate came in around $10 million, and any floodwall work needs Army Corps approval.
Flood Control - Aug 11, 2026
The river is at 14.2 feet and expected to jump to 38 feet by Saturday. The director says it's likely upstream lock releases and nothing to worry about yet, but the board is keeping an eye on it.
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