Overview
Status:
- Future Construction Proposed
Location:
- Hwy 61 over the Mississippi River in the City of Hastings
Schedule:
- Construction Start Date: Fall 2010
- Estimated Construction Duration: 3-4 years
Description:
- Bridge Replacement
Estimated Project Cost:
- $225-$265 million
Quick Links
- Finding of No Significant Impact
- Negative Declaration Order
- Events and Open Houses - Public Record
- Press Releases
- Construction Phases
- Scoping Study (PDF)-Final Report
- Environmental Assessment (EA)
- Findings of Fact and Conclusions
- Information for Potential Contractors
More Links
News
Jan. 25, 2010
Mn/DOT issues Request for Proposals
Dec. 14, 2009
FHWA issued a Finding of No Significant Impact.
Next Steps
The three Design-Build Teams are preparing proposals. Mn/DOT anticipates opening and evaluating proposal price bids in late May and June using a best value process. At that time, the contractor and bridge type will both be selected.
Replacement of the Hastings Bridge
Mn/DOT began assessing replacement options for the Hwy 61 Hastings Bridge in response to many factors, including:
- The importance of this Mississippi River crossing
- The age of the existing bridge makes this a good time to consider long-term options
- Two lanes of traffic on the existing bridge are not enough to support the forecasted traffic needs at this location
- Safer pedestrian and bicycle accommodations are needed
Progress Report
Mn/DOT announced its preferred alternative for two new bridge options on July 15, 2009 at Hastings City Hall. After the decision, the project team continued to work on the Request for Proposal to develop more detailed construction requirements for both bridge types.
On Jan. 13, 2010, Mn/DOT released a Request for Proposal to three contractors who qualified to compete for the design-build contract for the project. For more information, see the news release.
We are working with local businesses to plan for how we might best minimize disruption during construction. Please contact Diane Langenbach at 651-234-7721.