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10th Avenue Bridge and Watermain Project Update - April 13, 2020 

The 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed and detours will be in effect for approximately 18 months, until Summer 2021. This project will rehabilitate the historic 10th Ave SE bridge over the Mississippi River and W River Pkwy. A new water main will be installed under the river as part of the project. More info.


Latest Project News

 

Construction Update Meeting - Friday, April 17 - 10:30 a.m.

Project staff will be holding a virtual construction update meeting this Friday using GoToMeeting. Members of the public are invited to join the online meeting and hear updates on construction progress and speak with project staff.

Please use this link to join the 10th Ave Bridge Online Construction Update Meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/208696037

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 208-696-037

The bridge was closed on March 30th and the contractor has been actively working on repairs. For more details on the repairs, schedule and bridge deck changes, please go to the project page 10thavebridge.com


What's Coming Up

 

The contractor will begin deck removals in May.

The bridge will remain closed to all traffic including, vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians until Summer 2021.

West River Parkway will have periodic day time closures throughout Spring & Summer 2020.

Work requires the use of heavy equipment that will increase noise, vibration, and dust in work areas.

Access to adjacent apartments and businesses will remain open during the construction activity.


For more information on this project contact: 

Bridge Contact: Meseret Wolana, meseret.wolana@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-3527

Water Main Contact: Peter Pfister, peter.pfister@minneapolismn.gov or 612-661-4906

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