Overview

The I-90 Bridge spans the Mississippi River between Dresbach, Minnesota and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Built in 1967, it is a 2,490-foot-long, 4-lane bridge.

 

The existing, fracture-critical bridge has narrow shoulders that cause lane closures when vehicles are stranded or during routine maintenance operations.

 

Location

• Minnesota / Wisconsin Line

 

Schedule

• Environmental Assessment Public Hearing -
  WHEN: January 25, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m.   
  WHERE: La Crescent-Hokah High School, 1301 Lancer Blvd., La Crescent

• Project letting - 2012

• Construction staging - TBD
  
  

Cost

• $165 -$180 million

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: Will there be a bike path on the river bridge crossing?

A: MnDOT, along with State and Federal partners, are currently reviewing the feasibility of accommodating this feature.

 

Q: When will the Environmental Assessment be released?

A: The Environmental Assessment will be released shortly after the bike path feasibility study is concluded.