Grand Ave S bridge over Midtown Greenway
The City is improving the crossing of the Grand Ave S bridge over the Midtown Greenway
Project overview
- The Grand Ave S bridge was built in 1914 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad. It was constructed to help separate railroad traffic from city streets.
- This Grand Ave S bridge goes over the midtown greenway, which is a big pathway for bikes and walkers.
- The road already has sidewalks that are 8 feet wide and grassy areas on both sides, allowing cars and people to use it. The corridor offers one-way southbound vehicular traffic. The bridge length is 106 feet, with a width from curb to curb of 30 feet.
Project goals
- Reconstruct the bridge to maintain safe and efficient use
- Continue to serve street users above and trail users below
- Improve the safety and accessibility of the street on top of the bridge
- Reduce construction impacts on nearby properties as much as possible
- Preserve the historic nature of the bridge
- Improve the visual appeal of the area
Project schedule
2024
Preliminary planning and design
We did outreach during this phase to inform the community of the project.
2025
Bridge rehabilitation study
A study looked at several options for rebuilding the bridge. This process was a requirement of the project's funding sources because the bridge is within a historic district. Evaluation of the options included their impact to the historic district.
Spring 2026
Layout approval
The bridge’s street layout will be finalized and approved by City Council.
Summer 2026
Final design
A preliminary construction schedule will be decided when the design plans are completed. An update on construction impacts will then be communicated to the community.
Fall 2026 - 2027
Construction
Most construction will take place in 2027, but may start as early as Fall 2026. Updated information will be shared ahead of any construction.
Project phase
This project is currently in the input phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
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Contact us
Andrew Schmitz
Associate Transportation Planner
Public Works
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Avenue South, Room 410
Minneapolis, MN 55415