The City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department is placing a row of sand-fill HESCO barriers today “in low-lying areas on the west side of the river” to continue to prepare for this week’s Cedar River crest, expected overnight Monday into Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) crest projection of 18.5 feet is three feet higher than predictions last week.The Public Works Department also will be plugging additional storm drains and manholes and will be stationing additional pumps in the Time Check Neighborhood, Czech Village District and Kingston Village District.