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April 16, 2011
January 14, 2009
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National Geographic cable show on I35W rebuild.
I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi
January 14, 2009
Dear Greg,
You are receiving this e-mail because you have expressed interest in the I-35W Bridge project.
On Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 7 p.m., the National Geographic Channel will broadcast a documentary on the I-35W bridge project.A film crew followed the project for most of its schedule and interviewed many who were involved in the planning and construction of the new bridge.
For information about the I-35W bridge collapse, visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/i35wbridge.
For information on the new I-35W bridge, visit http://projects.dot.state.mn.us/35wbridge.
November 16, 2008
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I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi
November 12, 2008
Greetings!We are looking for your feedback!
The Department of Energy and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), in cooperation with Mn/DOT, are seeking public input regarding the roadway lighting on the new I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge. The feedback will be obtained and administered by PNNL, to gauge drivers’ perceived quality of the roadway lighting installed on the new bridge.
The survey website is available from now through 9 pm Friday, November 21.
Note: This is a blind survey. No personal information will be collected except that which classifies age groups and gender.
Take the survey. http://i35bridge.pnl.gov/
For questions, please send an email to: i35bridge@pnl.gov
Thank you for your time!
September 19, 2008
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My first ride accroos the new bridge.
I drove over the bridge Thursday. Around 6:30 PM. Northbound. It was wider than I expected, I’d guess that used the unused lanes for wider lanes. This seemed a good idea since it leave more room for error. The guard rails on the end seemed lower than I expected. This might be more a sense of scale since the bridge is so wide.
There was an expansion strip on each end but on each but otherwise the ride was smooth, though a bit “noisy” due to the pavement surface being somewhat “coarse”. North of the bridge to the Johnson Avenue exit I noticed all the steel on the bridges was freshly painted. Some other upgrades and a new road surface so that stretch should not need significant lane closures for maintenance in the near future. Good work!
On Johnson Street I stopped in a gas station that has a sign “now open 24 hours, Welcome Back”. I went up to Fridley and shopped at several stores. At one, someone I talked to had a relative who helped install the first in the world LED bridge lights. I drove south at 9 PM which was after dark. The LED lights give a surprisingly bright roadway, I like them! The river markers on both ends are bright blue light and beautiful.
On the bridge itself, there are no signs on the outside rail of the bridge. This is a very “clean” affect, the opposite of the other local Figg bridge in downtown St. Paul which is cluttered with “art” added on the outer railing. This is the opposite.
Driving South to the Hiawatha turnoff the roadway seemed smooth. It was too dark to see if there was bridge steel and if it was painted but I hope it was.
Driving the bridge both ways for the first time in a year reminded me of visiting a lake cabin you hadn’t been to in over a year. You still know how things are supposed to be but it’s interesting when you first arrive. You have to dust off the cobwebs but it’s still there.
To my main Columbia Heights destination this is now a 12 mile round trip. With a detour North to the 3rd Av. Bridge and a return trip over the 10th Avenue bridge (partially to observe construction) it was fifteen miles and a lot slower. If I took the “fast route” (non rush hour) of I-94 to I-694 it was 20 miles.
I’ve talked with people in the management of the project and the workers. Technologically, this was not a difficult bridge project but it was one of the most scrutinized bridge building projects in modern history. Line workers told me that the worst winter cold was “difficult” but they weren’t forced. There were few shift cut backs due to the winter weather.
Mr. Sanderson, who headed the project mused about how more than a dozen people showed up for the Saturday “sidewalk superintendent” talk in a -20F wind chill (I didn’t make that one). To me this interest is good. The more the public knows about bridges the better.
The real “gem” here is the best in the world sensor system on the bridge. It can detect minor changes in load, wind and temperatures. Bridges are designed to “roll with the punches” but this is the first ever opportunity to really measure these real time. This is probably the safest bridge in the world right now but as they say “a watched pot never boils”. Europe has the new CERN supercollider but Minneapolis
has the “super bridge”. In the US alone we are supposed to have 600,000 major bridges, most old so the task is daunting. (sort of like the old house, what do you fix?) Our new bridge will give unprecedented insight into the “behavior” of bridges greatly increasing the science and art of dsesign and maintenance. Unlike the CERN super collider this should give good “bang for the buck” since the maintenance and replacement of these 600,000 bridges is a trade off on priorities. Do it at lower cost and more can be done.
I figured that I had a one in 20,000 chance on being on the bridge when it collapsed. Basically two round trips a week, figure four minutes on the old bridge per week. It gave me a sense of vulnerability, not bad since I “dodged the bullet” but we must remember that other did not. I dealt with two businesses that lost people in the bridge collapse and might have had some business dealings wih one person who died. Please take time to remember them.
Also think of the many construction workers who tell tell their star struck children and grandchildren “That is my bridge, I built it”. It is their bridge, thank them for letting us use it.
September 18, 2008
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New 35W Bridge Opening Video from One of First Vehicles Across
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eNIfXoeNXY
If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.Work on the I-35W Bridge moves toward completion
The river marker monuments are in place on both sides of the river (the north monument is pictured above), and crews will continue to put the finishing touches on the Interstate 35W Bridge this week, in anticipation of opening it to traffic within the next few weeks.
Construction activities scheduled for the week of Sept. 8 will include:
- Applying the final coats of paint to the surface of the bridge
- Installing and testing Smart Bridge equipment, a high-tech sensor system that will monitor various aspects of the bridge for movement and weight
- Installing application disks for the anti-icing system, which will spray the bridge deck when weather sensors detect potential for ice to form
- Continuing to construct observation plazas surrounding the bases of the piers on both sides of the Mississippi River
- Continuing to restore the Army Corps of Engineers road and installing retaining walls near Pier 2
- Paving West River Parkway, as well as replacing the sidewalk and bike trail
- Paving and painting lane stripes on 14th Avenue and Second Street Southeast
- Landscaping areas including the south holding pond just north of Washington Avenue
- Continuing to construct median barriers along the mainline highway
- Testing the roadway and aesthetic lighting systems
Potential Noise, Traffic and Light Impacts
- Crews will be working night shifts seven days a week on both sides of the river. Lights, construction traffic and noise may be noticeable around the clock.
- Construction traffic will continue in the vicinity of the site. Some of the streets affected include Second Street Southeast (between 11th Avenue Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast), First Street South, Second Street South (between 13th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South), 19th Avenue South and Bluff Street.
Planning Your Route to Downtown Minneapolis
If you are planning to drive to downtown Minneapolis, you can use the websites below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.asp
Minnesota Department of Transportation
http://projects.dot.state.mn.us/35wbridge/traffic.htmlGetting a Closer Look
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.For more information about the project:Visit the website – The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos and animations, as well as interesting features on workers on the project. You can access the website at www.mndot.gov.Access the webcam - The webcam provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. To see the webcam view, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov.
Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at (612) 236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the morning of the next business day.Mn/DOT and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at (612) 236-6901.
September 3, 2008
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I-35W Bridge over the MississippiSeptember 3, 2008
Greetings! If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.Finishing work continues on the I-35W Bridge
The last of the concrete for the main span of the I-35W Bridge has been poured, and the bridge is expected to open in the next few weeks. The remaining work mostly involves the finishing touches–painting, installing signs, and landscaping, for example. Crews will also continue to install and test the traffic signals, lighting, and anti-icing system.Other construction activities scheduled for this week include:
- Continuing to construct the median barriers (see photo above) and install fencing along the mainline highway
- Pouring concrete for the observation plazas surrounding the base of the piers on both sides of the Mississippi River (the photo below shows construction of the plaza at Pier 3 underway on the north side)
- Paving West River Parkway, 14th Avenue South, and Second Street Southeast
- Painting lane stripes on the entrance and exit ramps at University Avenue
- Planting trees along the exit ramp from the southbound highway to Washington Avenue
- Grinding of the concrete surface of the northbound bridge for texture and smoothness
Last Sidewalk Talk will take place Saturday, Sept. 6
The project’s final Sidewalk Superintendent Talk on the 10th Avenue Bridge will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. The Sidewalk Talks, which were part of the Flatiron-Manson proposal to build the bridge, have provided an opportunity to learn about the I-35W Bridge from project managers. Nearly 5,000 people have participated in these events since the talks began in early November 2007.Potential Noise, Traffic and Light Impacts
- Crews may be working night shifts seven days a week on both sides of the river. Lights, construction traffic and noise may be noticeable around the clock.
- Construction traffic will continue in the vicinity of the site. Some of the streets affected include Second Street Southeast (between 11th Avenue Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast), First Street South, Second Street South (between 13th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South), 19th Avenue South and Bluff Street.
- The bike lane on the west side of the 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, during the Sidewalk Talk to ensure the safety of everyone using the bridge. Signs are posted at each end of the bridge noting the restriction. Bikes and pedestrians should use the east side of the bridge between 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday.
Planning Your Route to Downtown Minneapolis
If you are planning to drive to downtown Minneapolis, you can use the links below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.asp
Minnesota Department of Transportation
http://projects.dot.state.mn.us/35wbridge/traffic.htmlGetting a Closer Look
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.For more information about the project:Visit the website – The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos and animations, as well as interesting features on workers on the project. You can access the website at www.mndot.gov.Access the webcam - The webcam provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. To see the webcam view, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov.
Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at (612) 236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the morning of the next business day.Mn/DOT and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at (612) 236-6901.
August 26, 2008
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I-35W Bridge over the MississippiAugust 26, 2008
Greetings! If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.Construction of observation plazas begins this week
Crews working on the new Interstate 35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge will begin building the riverside observation plazas this week. The plazas (see rendering above) will surround Piers 2 and 3 on both sides of the Mississippi, providing an excellent close-up view of the river and the 70-foot piers supporting the bridge. Walking paths will provide access to these areas when the bridge opens.
Other construction activities scheduled for the week of Aug. 25 include:
- Continuing to build the median barriers and install fencing along the mainline highway.
- Continuing to pave the “sandbox” area (between the north abutment and Second Street Southeast) on the north side of the river.
- Continuing restoration work on West River Parkway.
Installation and testing of traffic signals, lighting, and the anti-icing system will also continue this week, as will additional sign installation and landscaping.
The bridge remains on track to open between mid-September and mid-October. An exact date for the bridge opening will be announced soon.Visit the Mn/DOT booth at the State Fair
Stop by the Mn/DOT booth at the Minnesota State Fair to find out more about the I-35W Bridge and other Mn/DOT projects. The Mn/DOT booth is located in the Education Building, which is on the east side of the Fairgrounds. It is a block north on Cosgrove from the Dan Patch and Snelling Avenue entrance to the Fairgrounds.Potential Noise, Traffic and Light Impacts
- Crews are working night shifts seven days a week on both sides of the river. Lights, construction traffic and noise may be noticeable around the clock.
- Construction traffic will continue in the vicinity of the site. Some of the streets affected include Second Street Southeast (between 11th Avenue Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast), First Street South, Second Street South (between 13th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South), 19th Avenue South and Bluff Street.
- Due to large crowds attending the Sidewalk Superintendent Talks, the bike lane on the west side of the 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturdays until further notice in an effort to ensure the safety of everyone using the bridge. Signs are posted at each end of the bridge noting the restriction. Bikes and pedestrians should use the east side of the bridge between 11 a.m. and noon on Saturdays.
Planning Your Route to Downtown Minneapolis
If you are planning to drive to downtown Minneapolis, you can use the links below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.asp
Minnesota Department of Transportation
http://projects.dot.state.mn.us/35wbridge/traffic.htmlGetting a Closer Look
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.For more information about the project:Visit the website – The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos and animations, as well as interesting features on workers on the project. You can access the website at www.mndot.gov.Access the webcam - The webcam provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. To see the webcam view, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov.
Attend a Sidewalk Superintendent Talk - These weekly events provide an opportunity to accompany project representatives on a walk across the 10th Avenue Bridge, where you can see the construction workers in action and ask questions about the project. If you’d like to participate, meet in the parking lot in front of the former Grandma’s restaurant at 19th and Washington avenues by 11 a.m. on any Saturday.Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at (612) 236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the morning of the next business day.Request a presentation - Representatives of Mn/DOT and Flatiron-Manson are willing and eager to provide project updates to neighborhood associations, business associations and other groups. To arrange a presentation, please call the hotline, (612) 236-6901.Mn/DOT and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at (612) 236-6901.
August 20, 2008
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I 35 bridge update
I-35W Bridge over the MississippiAugust 20, 2008Greetings! If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.I-35W Bridge crews to paint main span this week
Having completed work on the “pier ears” (above), an aesthetic feature of the new Interstate 35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge, crews will be able to finish painting the main span (below) this week.Other construction activities scheduled for the week of Aug. 18 include:
- Installing the decorative tiles made by Minnesota students on the walls supporting the Second Street Bridge
- Slip forming the median barriers and installing fencing along the mainline highway
- Pouring concrete for the “sandbox” area (between the north abutment and Second Street Southeast, in the top right corner of the photo below) on the north side of the river
- Planting trees and installing signs along the Washington Avenue entrance and exit ramps
- Removal of the falsework (temporary supports) under the side spans
- Completion of the curb and gutter work
Installation and testing of traffic signals, lighting and the anti-icing system will also continue this week, as will additional sign installation and landscaping.
The bridge remains on track to open between mid-September and mid-October. An exact date for the grand opening will be announced soon.Potential Noise, Traffic and Light Impacts- Grinding begins this week - Crews will begin grinding the northbound lanes of the bridge deck to create a smooth driving surface. The grinding will occur around the clock throughout the week. Additional noise may be noticeable in the vicinity of the grinding.
- Lane closures on University and Washington avenues begin
this week - One traffic lane at a time will be closed on University and Washington avenues between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews add lane stripes and other permanent pavement markings. Only one lane, per roadway, will be closed at a time through approximately Aug. 21.
Ongoing impacts- Construction traffic will continue in the vicinity of the site. Some of the streets affected include Second Street Southeast (between 11th Avenue Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast), First Street South, Second Street South (between 13th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South), 19th Avenue South and Bluff Street.
- Due to large crowds attending the Sidewalk Superintendent Talks, the bike lane on the west side of the 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturdays until further notice in an effort to ensure the safety of everyone using the bridge. Signs are posted at each end of the bridge noting the restriction. Bikes and pedestrians should use the east side of the bridge between 11 a.m. and noon on Saturdays.
If you are planning to drive to downtown Minneapolis, you can use the links below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.aspMinnesota Department of TransportationGetting a Closer Look
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.For more information about the project:Visit the website – The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos and animations, as well as interesting features on workers on the project. You can access the website at www.mndot.gov.Access the webcams - One provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. The other camera is mounted on a light pole on the 10th Avenue Bridge and will provide periodic close-ups of construction activities. To see the webcam views, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov.
Attend a Sidewalk Superintendent Talk - These weekly events provide an opportunity to accompany project representatives on a walk across the 10th Avenue Bridge, where you can see the construction workers in action and ask questions about the project. If you’d like to participate, meet in the parking lot in front of the former Grandma’s restaurant at 19th and Washington avenues by 11 a.m. on any Saturday.Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at (612) 236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the morning of the next business day.Request a presentation - Representatives of Mn/DOT and Flatiron-Manson are willing and eager to provide project updates to neighborhood associations, business associations and other groups. To arrange a presentation, please call the hotline, (612) 236-6901.Mn/DOT and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at (612) 236-6901.
August 11, 2008
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I-35W Bridge over the MississippiAugust 11, 2008
Greetings! If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.Crews complete structural work on main span while “finishing work” continues
Crews on the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge project completed construction of the final section of main span on Saturday, Aug. 9, by pouring the last of the concrete for the southbound bridge decks on Span 4 on the north end of the bridge (see photo below).Finishing work such as installing signs (see photo below) will continue until the bridge opens.
Other examples of finishing work include:
- Painting all bridge surfaces
- Installation and testing of the anti-icing system
- Aesthetic lighting installation and testing
- Highway lighting installation and testing
- Deck grinding, finishing and striping
- Installation of guard rails
- Completion of approaches and freeway on- and off-ramps, including the installation of guard rails, signage and lighting
- Grading, seeding and planting landscaped areas in the corridor
- Installing rip rap along the river shore to prevent corrosion or damage to bridge foundations
- Finishing stone masonry facing on the bridge abutments
- Installation and testing of traffic signals
- Cleaning up the site
Crews have stockpiled approximately 250 tons of gravel on the south end of Span 1 to act as a counterweight. The counterweight is part of a construction sequence necessary to insure a highly durable bridge deck and is less than a fourth of what the the span is designed to carry after it is opened to traffic. The gravel will be in place for the rest of this week.Construction Update
Other construction activities scheduled for the week of Aug. 11 include:- Painting the main span of the bridge.
- Pouring the last of the concrete for the “sandbox” area (between the north abutment and Second Street Southeast) on the north side of the river.
- Pouring concrete for shoulders, ramps, curbs and gutters along the mainline highway.
- Excavating a holding pond on the south side of the river.
- Installing signs, lighting and anti-icing devices along the highway on both sides of the river.
- Grading West River Parkway in preparation for paving.
- Seeding the area around the newly landscaped holding pond on the north side of the river (see photo below).
Potential Noise,Traffic and Light Impacts
As the project progresses, residents and commuters may encounter activities that will affect traffic and may cause noise or light disruptions in the area. In particular:
- Crews will cut the last of the expansion joints in the roadways on the south side of the bridge this week. This work involves the use of saws that will create noise intermittently during the day and at night Monday through Saturday. Some additional saw cutting will be needed on the south end of the bridge in August.
- Crews are working night shifts seven days a week on both sides of the river. Lights and construction traffic may be noticeable around the clock.
Lane closures for the project this week include:
- Through Aug. 15, the left lanes along the west and east frontage roads will be closed while crews install right-of-way fencing between University Avenue and 4th Street. The left lane on the University Avenue Bridge will also be closed when the left lane on the east frontage road is closed. This work will take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday through Friday.
- Beginning Aug. 18, traffic lanes will be closed on University and Washington Avenues between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. while they add lane stripes and other permanent pavement markings. Only one lane will be closed at a time, per roadway. The lane closures will continue through Aug. 21.
Ongoing traffic impacts:
- Construction traffic will continue in the vicinity of the site. Some of the streets affected include Second Street Southeast (between 11th Avenue Southeast and Sixth Avenue Southeast), First Street South, Second Street South (between 13th Avenue South and 11th Avenue South),19th Avenue South and Bluff Street.
- Due to large crowds attending the Sidewalk Superintendent Talks, the bike lane on the west side of the 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturdays until further notice in an effort to ensure the safety of everyone using the bridge. Signs are posted at each end of the bridge noting the restriction. Bikes and pedestrians should use the east side of the bridge between 11 a.m. and noon on Saturdays.
Planning Your Route to Downtown Minneapolis
If you are planning to drive to downtown Minneapolis, you can use the links below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.aspMinnesota Department of TransportationGetting a Closer Look
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.For more information about the project:Visit the website – The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos and animations, as well as interesting features on workers on the project. You can access the website at www.mndot.gov.Access the webcams - One provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. The other camera is mounted on a light pole on the 10th Avenue Bridge and will provide periodic close-ups of construction activities. To see the webcam views, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov.
Attend a Sidewalk Superintendent Talk - These weekly events provide an opportunity to accompany project representatives on a walk across the 10th Avenue Bridge, where you can see the construction workers in action and ask questions about the project. If you’d like to participate, meet in the parking lot in front of the former Grandma’s restaurant at 19th and Washington avenues by 11 a.m. on any Saturday.Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at (612) 236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the morning of the next business day.Request a presentation - Representatives of Mn/DOT and Flatiron-Manson are willing and eager to provide project updates to neighborhood associations, business associations and other groups. To arrange a presentation, please call the hotline, (612) 236-6901.The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at (612) 236-6901.
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