Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Updated Matrix and Concepts can be found in the documents section. Improved graphics are in the works and will be posted in a week or so. We are opening the public comment tool again until March 8. Please submit comments before then. Our tentative schedule is to seek council direction at the March 19 City Council Meeting.

Staff appreciates all the participation by residents thus far. We are working on updating the concept matrix, reviewing constructability of each concept, and creating images to better understand what they might look like. The options that are being reviewed in greater detail are Option 1A Switchbacks East, Option 5B moving the bridge 500-ft west, a new Option 5D moving the bridge 500-ft east and landing near the aquatic center parking lot, and Option 6A elevators. After we have more details and imagery, we will seek comments on this page. Thanks

Thanks to those that attended the neighborhood meeting on Dec. 14. We had approximately 20 community members attend. Staff presented a project overview of all the potential options and fielded great questions. Staff has decided to give council a project update and not request approval of a specific option at the Dec. 19 Council Meeting. The discussion identified options 1A and 5B for additional review. Appreciate the dialogue.

At the November 21st City Council meeting, staff was asked to provide design concepts to residents for feedback on the Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge. The Council Item can be reviewed here: Rosland Park Council Item. The City has developed 12 possible concepts including doing nothing. Concept level drawings of the 11 concepts and the matrix are posted here. 14 review criteria were identified during discussions with residents, staff, and consultants. A matrix was built with these 14 criteria and 12 concepts. The matrix reviewed each criterion on each concept. According to the analysis, Option 1A balances the impacts of the 14 criteria the best. Your feedback is welcome to better understand how this type of infrastructure project could improve the quality of life for people that live and work in Edina. Please share your comments by Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.

In August, MnDOT informed the City that they would like to make the westbound third lane from Valley View Road to Highway 100 along Highway 62 permanent. This would require constructing an additional travel lane and shoulder to highway standards. This work would require the construction of a 20-ft tall noise wall. MnDOT is currently developing preliminary layouts. The project does not have funding yet. If funding is identified, construction is anticipated for 2027 – 2028.