Cedar Lake Road bridge replacement
Dates
2026
Location
Cedar Lake Road bridge from Morgan Ave. S. to north terminus of bridge Bryn Mawr Near-NorthProject overview
In 2026, the City will replace the Cedar Lake Road bridge over the BNSF railroad in the Bryn–Mawr neighborhood.
The bridge over the BNSF railroad is a seven span timber beam bridge that was built in 1941. The bridge is 142 feet long and 51 feet wide. The bridge has a sufficiency rating of ‘fair’ and thus requires a full replacement.
This project proposes to replace the Cedar Lake Road Bridge (MSA route 406) which crosses the BNSF railroad tracks. This bridge replacement will include transportation infrastructure for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. The project will follow the guidance outlined in the Transportation Action Plan and Street Design Guide.
Learn more
Cedar Lake Road bridge reconstruction fact sheet
Project goals
- Improve pedestrian access & safety
- Improve bicycle connectivity
- Maintain vehicular access
- Coordinate project with agency partner plans and projects (MPRB and BNSF Rail)
Designing a complete street
This planned bridge replacement is an opportunity to improve aging infrastructure and design a more people friendly street.
Existing conditions
Estimated number of daily users
- Pedestrians: 460*
- Bicycles: 160*
- Motor vehicles: 1,500
*2017 data obtained from Cedar Lake Road South, east of Penn Avenue South (0.2 miles from project location)
Reported crashes
There have been no reported crashes within the project area in the last ten years.
Source: MnDOT 2021
Past meetings
Public Meeting #1 – virtual open house
We held a virtual meeting on October 26, 2021 to introduce the project.
Project timeline
2024: Planning
2025: Design
Late 2026: Construction
Project phase
This project is currently in the input phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
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