Current work
Recently, the MPRB and its project team published a Feasibility Report that looks at the physical, geographical, social, and environmental considerations for a new bridge crossing the Mississippi River in North and Northeast Minneapolis. Although there are some barriers to work through, primarily regulatory, the project is feasible and worth exploring further.
Along with producing the report, the project team drafted an initial engagement summary of what has been heard so far from the community. The summary includes a set of working goals and was produced after meeting with several neighborhood organizations and local advocacy groups, conducting morning and evening commute intercept surveys, hosting an online survey, and having one-on-one conversations. The team will align the design effort with the working goals as the project progresses and more in-depth community engagement gets underway.
This is the first step of an important project that connects communities to each other and the Mississippi River. The report notes the bridge project in North and Northeast Minneapolis is feasible, however there are several challenges to solve. Use the link below to view the report:
Mississippi River Recreational Bridge Initial Engagement Summary
Upcoming community engagement events
Over the next several months the MPRB and the project team will be developing concepts for the bridge crossing and the connections on either end. The community’s input is essential to the success of the project and ensuring it reflects the neighborhoods to which it connects.
On January 29 and 30, the MPRB will host open houses at Broken Clock Brewing and Farview Recreation Center, both directly adjacent to the Great Northern Greenway corridor. Everyone is welcome at either or both locations. Though the content will be the same at either location, conversations will be focused around each community’s needs. Both spaces are kid friendly and snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
On Saturday, February 3, we’ll also be hosting site tours of the Overlook and 1720 Marshall Street, the two likely landings for either end of the bridge.
Please join us at any or all of the events
Open Houses:
Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St NE, Suite 100, Minneapolis 55413
January 29, 2024 – 5 to 7 p.m., come any time.
Farview Recreation Center, 621 N 29th Ave., Minneapolis 55411
January 30, 2024 – 5 to 7 p.m., come any time.
Site Tours:
The Overlook at 26th Avenue N North
Parking available on Pacific Street. There is no parking on 26th Ave. N.
February 3, 2024 – 10 to 10:45 a.m., arrive at 10 a.m.
1720 Marshall Street NE
Parking available on adjacent streets
February 3, 2024 – 11 to 11:45 a.m., arrive at 11 a.m.