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Hennepin County > Transportation > West Broadway Avenue Bridges reconstruction

West Broadway Avenue Bridges reconstruction

County Road 81 in North Minneapolis and Robbinsdale

Hennepin County, in coordination with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, and cities of Minneapolis and Robbinsdale, reconstructed the West Broadway Avenue Bridges (County Road 81) in North Minneapolis and Robbinsdale.

Three bridges were replaced and improved the intersection below the bridges that connects Theodore Wirth and Victory Memorial parkways, as well as Oakdale and Lowry avenues (County Road 153).

Construction was completed in 2023.

Project timeline showing planning and design phases are completed. Construction will begin in 2021, and project completion is expected in 2023.
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Construction activities complete 

Enjoy an improved and safer traveling experience 

Major construction activities for the West Broadway Avenue Bridges (County Road 81) reconstruction project are now complete. 

People driving now have access to all travel lanes on the bridges. In addition, all people traveling through the area can now use the intersection, under the bridges, that connects Theodore Wirth and Victory Memorial parkways, as well as Oakdale and Lowry (County Road 153) avenues. 

View of the new West Broadway Avenue Bridges

View of the new West Broadway Avenue bridges.

View of the new Lowry Avenue on-ramp bridge and connecting trail to the intersection

View of the new Lowry Avenue on-ramp bridge and connecting trails.

The reopening wraps up two years of reconstruction. During this time, crews constructed bridges, roadways, intersections and trails that update the design and improve this important connection for Robbinsdale and North Minneapolis. 

As people travel the area, they can enjoy a safer and better traveling experience.

People walking, rolling and biking will enjoy:

  • New trails and added paths that improve connections for Grand Rounds Trail users
  • Updated sidewalks and on-street bikeways that improve connections
  • Redesigned intersection with shortened crosswalk distances and median refuge areas that enhance safety
  • Updated pedestrian curb ramps that meet Americans with Disability Act standards that improves access for all

People driving and using transit will enjoy:

  • New bridges for West Broadway Avenue and Lowry Avenue users that provide a reliable connection
  • Redesigned intersection connecting between Theodore Wirth and Victory memorial parkways and Oakdale and Lowry avenues that improves traffic flow and safety for all users 
  • Realigned ramp connections that improve sight distance and help with safer merging at West Broadway Avenue
Project information

Reconstruction area

Three bridges were included in the West Broadway Avenue (County Road 81) Bridge reconstruction project: one for northbound traffic, one for southbound traffic and one connecting from Lowry Avenue (County Road 153) to West Broadway Avenue.

This project also offered the opportunity to make some improvements to the intersection below connecting Theodore Wirth and Victory Memorial parkways, as well as Oakdale and Lowry avenues.

Features

The improvements are the result of both an engagement effort and a design effort.

The new bridges and intersection include:

  • Infrastructure improvements, including new concrete bridges, paved roadway, curbs and gutters and underground utility lines
  • Bike and pedestrian improvements, including pedestrian ramps that meet Americans with Disability Act standards, added trails, sidewalks and on-street bikeways, and an expanded trail connection between Lowry and West Broadway avenues
  • Safety improvements, including shorter crosswalk distances at the intersection, added lighting underneath the bridge and realigned lanes at ramp connections to improve sight distance and allow for safer merging

The new bridges and intersection provide a better experience and enhance the safety of people driving in the area, as well as improve safety and connectivity for people using the trail system.

Public involvement

Community survey feedback

Prior to preliminary design, we asked residents, businesses and commuters to provide us feedback on how they travel through this area and what concerns they have about the current West Broadway Avenue bridges and the intersection below. The goal was to better inform the project team in identifying needs for possible improvements and ways to keep stakeholders informed as the project progresses.

We would like to thank community members for taking the survey and providing feedback. We received 387 completed surveys between March and May 2019.

Project leadership and partners

Hennepin County

  • Jay Hill, P.E. LS
    Civil Engineer
    jay.hill@hennepin.us
    Phone: 612-842-9469

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

  • Jon Duesman, P.E.
    jduesman@minneapolisparks.org

City of Minneapolis

  • Chris Kartheiser
    Transportation planner
    chris.kartheiser@minneapolismn.gov
    Phone: 612-673-2544
  • Matthew Dyrdahl
    Bicycle and pedestrian coordinator
    matthew.dyrdahl@minneapolismn.gov
    Phone: 612-673-3642

City of Robbinsdale

  • Richard McCoy, P.E.
    City engineer
    rmccoy@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us
    Phone: 763-531-1260
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