2023 construction work begins May 4
On Thursday, May 4, crews will resume work on the West Broadway Bridges project, located at the intersections of Lowry Avenue North (County Road 153), West Broadway Avenue/Bottineau Boulevard (County Road 81) and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
This work is part of a multi-year project to reconstruct the bridges and make safety improvements for those driving, biking, walk and rolling through this complex intersection.
Work to be completed in 2023 includes:
- Pedestrian and bike facilities
- Striping and signage
- Site restoration
Crews expect to finish the project by early to mid-July.
Watch for detours and lane closures
While this project is ongoing, people passing through the area should expect multiple changing lane closures and potential full closures of roads. Adjacent connecting streets will be used for detours.
Major reconstruction 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 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