Historic Old Cedar bridge crossing
of Long Meadow Lake
The Old Cedar Bridge spans the Minnesota River and Long Meadow Lake.
Open House
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Bloomington Public Works Facility
1700 West 98th Street
5 - 7 p.m.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation's Cultural Resources Unit, on behalf of the
Federal Highway Administration and in cooperation with the City of Bloomington, will hold
a public meeting regarding impacts to historic resources from the proposed Old Cedar Avenue
Bridge project as part of the Section 106review of the project. Representatives from the
Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office, the City of Bloomington, and the affiliated
consultants will be present at the meeting.
The Cedar Avenue Bridge is eligible for the National Register as a premiere example of a
multi-span, camelback through truss. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting to
learn more about the historic resource and to provide comments on the project. Comments will be
considered in the development of the final Section 106 determination for the project.
A Feasibility Study of alternatives to reconnect the trail crossing over Long Meadow Lake has
been initiated by the City of Bloomington. Information will be provided regarding the status of
the study. The City welcomes input on the future of the existing bridge structure.
The Open House will be in the Public Works Training Room at 1700 West 98th Street. Parking is
available on the west side of the building. Signs will be posted to direct public to the
Training Room.
For more information, contact:
Jim Gates, Deputy Director of Public Works
PH: 952-563-8730, TTY: 952-563-8740, FAX: 952-563-4868
E-mail:jgates@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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