Killebrew Drive is a major roadway in Bloomington, Minnesota, featuring six lanes of traffic and projected 2030 volumes of 39,000 vehicles per day. The increasing traffic raised concerns about vehicle-pedestrian conflicts, prompting the City of Bloomington to pursue a Federal Transportation Enhancement grant to complete a grade-separated pedestrian crossing over Killebrew Drive.
SRF designed the pedestrian bridge to provide a safe and efficient crossing for pedestrians traveling between the Mall of America, a hotel on the north side of Killebrew Drive, and retail, office, and residential areas on the south. The design also included additional wayfinding improvements and measures to prevent illegal crossings, such as a 1,200-foot-long pedestrian barrier stretching between TH 77 to the west and 24th Avenue to the east.
The pedestrian bridge is fully enclosed, with partial temperature control, elevator access, and stair connections on the south side, enhancing safety and user experience. SRF collaborated with an architect and mechanical/electrical engineers to deliver full-service design and construction services for this federally funded project, ensuring compliance with the State Aid funding process.
This project exemplifies SRF’s expertise in pedestrian bridge design and safety enhancements, delivering a solution that reduces conflicts, improves connectivity, and supports the continued growth and accessibility of this high-traffic area.
Resource links:
City of Bloomington
Killebrew Drive Pedestrian Bridge – Project Memorandum
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