May 20, 2026 Update

The City recently suggested to MnDOT that they provide funding to the City to install a portion of their noise wall project with the Rosland Park Ped Bridge Project. There are many benefits of doing this work at the same time versus MnDOT coming back after the City project in 2028.

MnDOT has reviewed the suggestion and has tentatively agreed with the idea. They have also tentatively securing funding to do so. The City’s contractor is aware of this potential change order to the contract.

Construction plans are being developed now to determine location, cost and approvals. An amendment to the City / MnDOT Cooperative Agreement is required. Those discussions have started. This additional work should not impact the schedule of the bridge project.

The goal would be to install all or a portion of the noise wall between the trail and 6302 Rose Court. Then in 2028, MnDOT will return to finish the noise wall as part of the auxiliary lane project.