Grand Ave Bridge construction easements

Minneapolis file 2026-00961, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-04.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Property owners may lose temporary use of land The city will acquire temporary easements from private property owners along the bridge route to allow construction access and work staging.

The bigger picture

Bridge opens new bike and pedestrian routes Once built, the bridge will connect neighborhoods across the Midtown Greenway and create a new crossing point for people walking and biking.

What to watch

Unclear how long easements last and what owners get paid The bill authorizes easement acquisition but the summary does not spell out how long the temporary access lasts or what compensation property owners will receive.

Official summary

Authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easementsto facilitate the construction of the Grand Ave Bridge over the Midtown Greenway.

Read the official record for 2026-00961

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