Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

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The Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge is a piece of critical transportation infrastructure that must be replaced. The bridge connects the north and south communities by providing a safe overpass bridge above Minnesota Highway 62. It is a critical connection for pedestrians from northern Edina to safely access Rosland Park and its amenities, including the Edina Aquatic Center.

The current pedestrian bridge is owned and managed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). It was built in the 1960s. The bridge does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and was substantially damaged when it was struck twice in 2022 by vehicles traveling on Minnesota Highway 62. The damage resulted in the closure of the bridge for most of 2022, until expensive temporary repairs were made in January 2023.


Project goals

  • Improve safety and mobility for all users
  • Create ADA compliant pedestrian and bike route
  • Improve connectivity between the residential neighborhoods and Rosland Park
  • Limit impacts on residential and park properties, trees, and road operations with an eye on long term operations and maintenance


The Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge is a piece of critical transportation infrastructure that must be replaced. The bridge connects the north and south communities by providing a safe overpass bridge above Minnesota Highway 62. It is a critical connection for pedestrians from northern Edina to safely access Rosland Park and its amenities, including the Edina Aquatic Center.

The current pedestrian bridge is owned and managed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). It was built in the 1960s. The bridge does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and was substantially damaged when it was struck twice in 2022 by vehicles traveling on Minnesota Highway 62. The damage resulted in the closure of the bridge for most of 2022, until expensive temporary repairs were made in January 2023.


Project goals

  • Improve safety and mobility for all users
  • Create ADA compliant pedestrian and bike route
  • Improve connectivity between the residential neighborhoods and Rosland Park
  • Limit impacts on residential and park properties, trees, and road operations with an eye on long term operations and maintenance


  • Design Concepts and Impact Matrix – Feedback Requested

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    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.

  • MnDOT Westbound Highway 62 Third Lane and Noise Wall

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    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.

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