Franklin Avenue Bridge Construction Update

Visit us at Open Streets this Sunday

The Franklin Avenue Bridge public information team will be at this Sunday's Open Streets Minneapolis event. This is your opportunity to learn more and ask any questions you might have about the project.

The event: Open Streets Minneapolis on Franklin Avenue
The day and time: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 16
Where we will be: The Franklin Avenue Bridge project will be near 27th Avenue. Look for the big orange Hennepin County public works truck.

More information about the event is available on the Open Streets Minneapolis website.

Project information updates

Cofferdams sealed last weekend
Last Saturday a number of concrete trucks rolled into the construction area, allowing for crews to seal the first two cofferdams in the river. Crews will now temporarily drain the water within the structure and conduct concrete repairs to areas of the bridge piers normally below water level.

Continuing work and ongoing closures
•The contractor is working on a platform to restore concrete below the bridge deck.
•West River Parkway road and trail remain closed at Franklin Avenue Bridge through October 2015. View detour map.
•The Lower East River Parkway trail is closed between the East River Flats (University of Minnesota Boathouse) and Cecil Street while crews restore concrete below the bridge deck.
 
Being safe around the work zone 

Thank you for slowing down and paying attention in work zones. Staying alert and dedicating your full attention to driving keeps you and our crews safe.
 
Contact information
Hotline: 888-474-8929
Email: franklinbridge@hennepin.us
Project website