On Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 6:05pm CDT, the I-35W Bridge near University Avenue in Minneapolis collapsed, leaving multiple vehicles and pedestrians in the Mississippi River. 13 people died, and over 100 were injured.

The National Transportation Safety Board announced on January 15, 2008 that the cause of the collapse may have been a design flaw. A report from the Gray Plant and Mooty law firm in May 2008 said that budget issues had led to poor maintenance on the bridge, which was also a factor in the collapse.

Construction began on October 30, 2007 of a replacement bridge, with construction expected to conclude in December 2008.

1. Scheduled completion date: December 24, 2008The New York Times: Bridge Construction Draws Crowds in Minneapolis (June 8, 2008)
2. Rumor: Will open September 1The New York Times: Bridge Construction Draws Crowds in Minneapolis (June 8, 2008)
3. Cost: $234 millionThe New York Times: Bridge Construction Draws Crowds in Minneapolis (June 8, 2008)
4. Project manager: Peter SandersonThe New York Times: Bridge Construction Draws Crowds in Minneapolis (June 8, 2008)
5. Should last 100 yearsThe New York Times: Bridge Construction Draws Crowds in Minneapolis (June 8, 2008)

• CBS: Collapse Photos

• NBC 5: Slide Show

• Flickr: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Photos

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