On Aug. 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring more than 140.
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board later concluded a design flaw as the likely cause of the collapse. Investigators also cited additional weight from construction-related materials on the bridge when it collapsed as a contributing factor.
Minneapolis officials have dedicated a Remembrance Garden memorial honoring the 13 people who died and the injured.
October 24, 2007 - A key state lawmaker says he's troubled by the testimony a Minnesota bridge inspector provided to a Congressional subcommittee in Washington earlier this week. DFL House Majority Leader Tony Sertich of Chisholm says the inspector's testimony doesn't match the positive spin coming from Minnesota Department of Transportation leadership. Bart Andersen told members of a House Transportation subcommittee that driving over bridges in Minnesota is dangerous because there isn't enough money for proper inspections. Sertich says all Minnesotans needs to hear what Anderson had to say.
October 25, 2007 - A key state lawmaker says he's troubled by the testimony a Minnesota bridge inspector provided to a Congressional subcommittee in Washington earlier this week. DFL House Majority Leader Tony Sertich of Chisholm says the inspector's testimony doesn't match the positive spin coming from Minnesota Department of Transportation leadership. Bart Andersen told members of a House Transportation subcommittee that driving over bridges in Minnesota is dangerous because there isn't enough money for proper inspections. Sertich says all Minnesotans needs to hear what Anderson had to say.
October 25, 2007 - Some of the design elements for the new 35W bridge have been finalized. About 80 residents, community leaders and government officials took part in a Minnesota Department of Transportation workshop that culminated in a vote yesterday. The group voted on various aspects of the design including pier shape, lighting and color. The winning color for the new bridge is white. The group also voted on open bridge railings to allow for a view of the Mississippi River. Jon Chiglo is MnDOT's project manager for the 35W bridge reconstruction. He says the workshop was intended to gather community input on the new bridge's design.
October 25, 2007 - MN Dot has announced some of the design details for the new 35W bridge. A wide-ranging group of residents, community leaders and elected officials voted on things like color, lighting and shape. MPR's Jess Mador has more.
January 16, 2008 - Briefing with NTSB Chair Mark Rosenker, 36:18.6
August 1, 2008 - The bridge bells and Crann/Horwich bridge stories topping "The Week", runs 8:09. 35W bridge collapse memorials held today, one year anniversary. Aircheck.
August 1, 2008 - A Midday MPR Special coverage program of memorial service, one year after I-35W bridge collapse. From the Basilica of St. Mary in downtown Minneapolis, Tim Pawlenty, governor of Minnesota; R. T. Rybak, mayor of Minneapolis; Sally Dyck, United Methodist Church Bishop and president of the Minnesota Council of Churches; and Father John Bauer, co-pastor of Basilica of St. Mary speak in observance of the one-year anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse. Hour long service also includes songs, prayers and reflection.