Overview & Schedule - Old West Main Renewal

Old West Main & Upper Harbor Renewal Project

Project Overview

The City of Red Wing is currently working to shape the future of Old West Main Street and the Upper Harbor Area. This renewal project includes reconstruction of Old West Main Street from Highway 61 to Buchanan Street, installation of a bike and pedestrian bridge to the Upper Harbor, and a vision for recreational and public space development of the Upper Harbor Area.

CONSTRUCTION STARTING MONDAY, JULY 12, 2021

Construction is starting with Stage 1 on Monday, July 12, 2021, and will involve the closure of Old West Main Street between Washington Street and approximately 160-ft west of TH 61/Main Street. A construction open house was held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 to review construction schedule, staging, business access, and the communication plan. Please find the following information from this meeting:

OLD WEST MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION

The final design of the Old West Main Street Reconstruction Project has been completed and is awaiting MnDOT approval. The project is anticipated to be bid in early March. Construction is anticipated to start in June 2021 and final completion in November 2021. Check out the concept renderings for what Old West Main will look like below.

What will Old West Main look like?

Check out the concept renderings below!

OLD WEST MAIN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

The project has been successfully awarded to contractor Kraemer North America out of Burnsville, MN. The Contractor anticipates starting the bridge construction in min-March and final completion is September 30, 2021.

What will the bridge look like?

Check out the concept renderings below!

Preferred Alternative

The video below shows the selected alternative based on community and advisory committee feedback. Check out the full layout in the Goals & Concepts tab and previous engagement summaries in the Stay Involved tab!