Commemorate the Boom Island-Nicollet Island Bridge restoration on May 21
Posted on 13 May, 2019
The Boom Island-Nicollet Island Bridge was repaired and restored last year
Repair of historic bridge connecting Boom Island Park and Nicollet Island to be celebrated on May 21 at 4 pm
Join Commissioner Chris Meyer and the Northeast Minneapolis community on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 4 pm to officially celebrate the reopening of the historic Boom Island-Nicollet Island Bridge after a repair project. The event will feature a brief program featuring local officials, a ribbon-cutting and light refreshments.
Please share the event invitation linked below with any Northeast community members or organizations that might be interested in the event:
Boom-Nicollet Bridge Reopening Invitation [PDF]
The Boom Island-Nicollet Island Bridge reopened last November after an extensive repair project revitalized the 118-year-old structure. In April, work resumed to complete remaining work at the site, like grading and turf establishment, concrete abutment work, paint touch-ups, and electrical work.
About the Boom Island-Nicollet Island Bridge
The current trail connection between Boom Island Park and Nicollet Island was originally built in 1901 as a railroad bridge. In the 1970s, the rail yard it served was cleared and the bridge was given to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, which converted it to a pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the 1980s.
In late 2013, the bridge was closed to emergency and maintenance vehicles after significant deterioration was discovered during an inspection. Emergency repairs were completed in July 2015 and permanent repairs were performed May-November 2018.