Celebrating the Reconnecting of Franklin Avenue this Saturday, October 15
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 12:15PM
Celebrating the reconnecting of Franklin Avenue
WHAT: Bridging our communities – Reconnecting Franklin Avenue, a Franklin Avenue bridge community celebration.
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 10:00am to Noon
WHERE: West end of the Franklin Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis
ACTIVITIES: Starting at 10:30am, there will be speeches emceed by Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin.
Celebratory remarks will include Minnesota Department of Transportation, members of the state Legislature, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and Prospect Park and Seward neighborhoods.
This will be followed by a ceremonial bike ride/pedestrian walk on the bridge to celebrate the new bridge deck’s separated on-road bike lanes, walkways and overlook nooks.
This event is open to the public.
RSVP: Contact Colin Cox at 612-596-7426 or colin.cox@hennepin.us. This will ensure that you have the proper access to parking and to the event.
