Collapsed Bridge Reborn

Just over a year since its deadly collapse, the rebuilt Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis is scheduled to reopen as early as next week.

1 minute read

September 11, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"Construction on the $234 million project began on Nov. 1, three months to the day after the old bridge collapse collapsed into the Mississippi River on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. The contractually committed date of completion is Dec. 24, 2008."

"The replacement span 'will be high-quality, safe and last for at least 100 years,' MnDOT said."

"Late last month, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is close to identifying the cause of last summer's collapse and plans to discuss its findings at a public hearing in Washington on Nov. 13."

FULL STORY: 35W bridge could open next Tuesday

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

Infrastructure Minnesota Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Interstate 35W Bridges View More

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.