Franklin Avenue Bridge Construction Update
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 7:07AMFranklin Avenue Bridge construction update December 2015
Via a December 10 e-newsletter from Hennepin County:
The Franklin Avenue Bridge reconstruction project has been fortunate to have good weather the past few months. Crews have been able to keep working all around the project site. And the threat of winter weather -- whenever it may come -- is not stopping work either.
Thanks for your continued patience and being safe around the construction area. With construction activity still occurring, please be aware that construction vehicles will continue to travel through the area.
Construction contiues
Down along the river, crews continue their work in the cofferdams (dry work areas in the river). By setting up an enclosure, they can create a warm environment to continue restoration of the pier. The picture below shows crews working on Pier 2.
Crews have set up a similar enclosure to allow them to continue to work on Span 1 over West River Parkway. Crews are working on the arch and other areas under the deck.
More than 300 completed panels are in the casting yard at Bohemian Flats. Next year, these panels will be floated down the river and hoisted up to the bridge deck. Others will be cast in place. The new bridge deck will be made up of 366 panels.
Bike and pedestrian path on the bridge remains open
The bicycle and pedestrian path on the bridge will remain open during the winter, and the City of Minneapolis crews will be clearing the path after snow falls.
For Information
Information Hotline: 888-474-8929
Email: franklinbridge@hennepin.us
Website: www.hennepin.us/franklinbridge
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