Franklin Avenue Bridge Construction Update from Hennepin County
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:03PM
Franklin Avenue Bridge construction update |
October 2015 |
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If you travel across the bridge, you may not be seeing all the activity that is occurring below the deck. Let's take a closer look of some of this activity that's happening out of the sight of the typical commuter, cyclist and pedestrian. |
Construction actvitiy below deck |
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One of the main construction activities during the past year has been to restore deteriorated areas of the Franklin Avenue Bridge. Fortunately, the weather has been good lately and allowed crews to keep moving forward. Last week, crews were busy with restoration work on all five spans and two of the piers. 
One of the areas of focus has been the southern half of Span 2. Crews, tied-off for safety, work high above to remove segments of concrete in need of repair. 
Cofferdams, or dry work areas created in the river, are allowing crews to remove and replace concrete on the segments of piers below water level. Crews have to lower the concrete within the cofferdam. 
As long as the weather holds up, crews will continue to take advantage of it. The focus of next year's activity will be on deck removal and replacement. We will share more information about this work in future updates. |
Workzone safety |
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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. Website: www.hennepin.us/franklinbridge |
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