Description
- Replace the Hwy 24 bridge over the Mississippi River at Clearwater in Wright/Sherburne county
Schedule
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Construct 2015-2016
Estimated Cost
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$20 million (construction and right of way)
Contacts
- Claudia Dumont
Project Manager
320-223-6530
- JP Gillach
Communications
218-828-5706
About this project
This project replaces the existing bridge over the Mississippi River on Hwy 24 at Clearwater.
This river crossing serves both commuter and recreational traffic, with current average daily traffic volumes of 14,800 and forecast volumes of more than 30,000 vehicles per day in 2040.
The existing two-lane bridge was built in 1958 and is due for replacement. The bridge shoulders are too narrow to provide adequate room for handicap accessible vehicles, and the sidewalks do not meet current design standards.
The project as proposed will build a new two-lane bridge at one of two locations parallel to the existing Hwy 24 bridge.
The current plan will also keep the existing bridge open to traffic while the new bridge is constructed. After the new bridge is opened to traffic, the old bridge will be closed and removed.
Benefits
The new structure will include wider shoulders and a pedestrian sidewalk/trail separated by a barrier for improved access.
Current Hwy 24 Mississippi River bridge