Pillsbury Ave S bridge over Midtown Greenway

The City will improve the condition and safety of the crossing of Pillsbury Ave over Midtown Greenway.

Key information

Dates

2025-2026 (tentative)

Location

Pillsbury Ave S bridge over Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis

East Phillips Longfellow

Project overview

  • Pillsbury Ave S bridge was built in 1916 by the Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad. It was constructed to help separate railroad traffic from city streets.
  • The bridge has reinforced concrete deck girder structure, reinforced concrete abutments, and piers.
  • Most of the Pillsbury Ave S bridge is in fair condition. Although, there are some areas in need of necessary repair. Those areas contain cracks and breakage exposing reinforced steel. Some previously repaired areas are beginning to fail. At the north end of the bridge there are large cracks as well as in some of the supporting end walls.
  • Due to the age of the structure deterioration will progressively get worse over time. The Bridge is currently classified as functionally obsolete due to its deck geometry.
  • This project will improve the condition and safety for motor vehicles. Pedestrian traffic crossing the Pillsbury Ave S bridge will be safer as well.

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Community engagement

Public stakeholder meeting

Public Works held a public stakeholder meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5 p.m..

Meeting location:

Whittier Recreation Center- Multi-Purpose room
425 W 26th St
Minneapolis, MN, US 55405

Project staff were there to:

  • Deliver project updates
  • Address questions
  • Receive feedback

Project phase

This project is currently in the design phase.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

View of the paved bikeway on top of the pedestrian bridge
View of the pedestrian bridge from the side
View of the pedestrian bridge from below

Contact us

Petru Vizoli

Project Engineer
Public Works

Phone

612-673-2368