Demolition, site work, paving and new construction of a bridge / tunnel in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Conceptual 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.

The existing bridge (built in 1960) is classified as functionally obsolete based on its geometrics constraints. The bridge's deck, superstructure, and substructure are currently in fair condition; however some members are showing advanced deterioriation. The bridge superstructure consists of steel and timber beams that recently required the installation of additional beams to avoid introducing weight restrictions. The timber piers are experiencing deterioration, which is typical for a structure of this age, and will continue to degrade without continued maintenance at regular intervals. This project will explore the feasibility and cost effectiveness of removing the existing bridge parallel to Bridge #27502 that exclusively serves people walking and incorporating multimodal facilities as part of the new county owned bridge structure. Additional improvements along Eden Prairie Road (CSAH 4) between Hillcrest Lane and Baywood Lane may include the addition of a multiuse trail along the east side of the corridor and resurfacing of the existing trail along the west side of the corridor to provide continuous connections to the surrounding multimodal network. Furthermore, the proposed project is anticipated to include changes to existing pavement markings to incorporate dedicated left-turn lanes at the Hillcrest Lane and Baywood Lane intersections that improve user mobility and safety when compared to the existing configuration that includes a shoulder and right turn lane. The project is included in the County 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of November 13, 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *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.