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10th Avenue Bridge and Watermain Project Update - March 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.

* * 10th Avenue Bridge is closing for repairs March 30, 2020 * *

Latest Project News

- Road closure signs were installed on March 9, 2020 to announce the upcoming closure on March 30th.

- The contractor will begin bridge deck removals in April 2020.

Construction Update Meeting - March 20

Project staff will hold a construction update meeting at the Seven Corners Apartment Building (Community Room) at 1400 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Members of the public are invited to attend and hear updates on construction progress and speak with project staff on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 10:30 am.

For more information, please see the latest construction update.

Photo: City of Minneapolis

What to Expect

- The bridge will be closed to all traffic including, vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians beginning on March 30, 2020.

- The bridge closure and detours will be in effect for approximately 18 months, until Summer 2021.

- 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.

- Changes to the University of Minnesota’s University Ave Circulator Bus (Route 122).

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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