Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the demolition of a bridge / tunnel; for the construction of a bridge / tunnel; for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

Replace existing Bridge #27007 and Bridge #27008 along West Broadway Avenue (CSAH 81) over Lowry Avenue N (CSAH 153) in the Cities of Robbinsdale and Minneapolis. The existing bridges (built in 1964) include a concrete box girder design and are classified as structurally deficient based on their current condition. Routine maintenance activities are no longer cost effective in extending the useful life of the bridges, therefore, a full replacement is being recommended. Weight restrictions have been introduced for each bridge that prohibit certain types of commercial vehicles (Bridge #27006 in 2015, Bridge #27007 in 2015, and Bridge #27008 in 2020). Additionally, the bridges are exhibiting significant deterioration, due to chloride infiltration, resulting in extensive spalls and reinforcement corrosion at the hinges and abutments. Water, chlorides, and debris are trapped in the hinge joints, causing similar deterioration to the bottom slab of the box sections. The proposed project will replace each of the deteriorated bridges with an upgraded design that includes curb barrier and railings. In addition, the intersection of Lowry Avenue N and Victory Memorial Drive will be reconfigured as part of this project to introduce a more compact design that better accommodates people biking, driving, and walking underneath the bridge structures. Per the owner, as of May 9, 2022, construction has started on this project. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.