The project consists of building a new grade separated crossing (pedestrian bridge) over
Killebrew Drive at approximately 22nd Avenue in Bloomington. This will allow grade separated
pedestrian/bike access to the Mall of America and its transit hub from destinations south of
Killebrew Drive The bridge will improve pedestrian safety by replacing the at grade crossings
of Killebrew Drive, a six lane road that carries about 18,300 vehicles per day and is expected
to increase to 39,000 vehicles per day by 2030.
The pedestrian bridge will be completely covered and partially temperature-controlled with
elevator and stair access on the south side. The pedestrian path will go through the MOA
parking located below the Radisson Blu hotel and along the lobby to connect to MOA. The bridge
has been designed to complement the design of the Radisson Blu hotel.
An ornamental metal and concrete divider will be constructed along Killebrew Drive to channel
pedestrians to the bridge. Removing pedestrians from the intersections allows signal timing to
be modified, increasing the vehicle capacity of the street.
In 2005, the City applied for federal assistance for transportation enhancement funds through a
program administered by the Metropolitan Council. The City was successful in receiving a grant
that will fund approximately $1 million for use in design and construction of a pedestrian
bridge over Killebrew Drive. The City partnered with the Mall of America and the Radisson Blu
hotel (currently under construction), to connect the pedestrian bridge directly into the
parking ramp of the Radisson Blu. The bridge project is funded by the federal grant, liquor and
lodging taxes and assessments. Construction is scheduled to be complete by spring 2013,
coinciding with completion of the Radisson Blu hotel.
Killebrew Drive story
Bloomington Today: January 25, 2012
Throughout the project design and construction, updates will be provided via this website, the
project update page listed below, through E-Subscribe,
and via direct mailings to those property owners adjacent to the project.
