I-94/22nd Avenue South bicycle and pedestrian bridge

About this project

The I-94/22nd Ave. South bicycle and pedestrian bridge in Minneapolis was constructed in 1962 to connect the Seward neighborhood south of I-94 with Augsburg University and the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood north of I-94.

In 2019, a truck hit the bridge, damaging it beyond repair. We placed a temporary bridge. We are now in the process of planning and designing the permanent bridge.

A new layout for the bridge was chosen after gathering community feedback at a series of open houses, pop-up events and an online survey. The new pedestrian bridge will be built further west of the existing span and aligned with 22nd Ave. South.

Summary of work

• Planning and design of a permanent pedestrian bridge
• Rebuild pedestrian bridge over I-94 in Minneapolis

Preferred layout key features

Preferred layout key features include:

• Bridge aligned with 22nd Ave. South
• Curving “switchback” ramps on both sides, with access near 22nd Ave. South
• Some on-street parking impacts, particularly on Butler Place South
• Ramps curve at corners to benefit cyclists and maintenance
• Pedestrian crossing and safety improvements to access the bridge
• Bridge was widened to 14 feet
• Project layout map is available upon request by contacting the project team

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts in 2028 will be posted as details become available.