Project complete
John Ireland Blvd. bridge and bridges over I-94 and I-35E project locations map.
About this project
We completed improvements and repairs to nine bridges over I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul, as well as a full replacement of the John Ireland Blvd. bridge over I-94. Reconstruction of the John Ireland Blvd. bridge began immediately following the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon and was completed on time before the 2026 marathon. The new bridge design improves safety with sidewalk, biking and accessibility updates.
In 2023 and 2024, we engaged stakeholders and community members to consider options for bike and pedestrian facilities on the bridge. Learn more about the design and engagement process on the engagement report webpage.
In addition to the John Ireland Blvd. bridge, the bridges over I-94 and I-35E that were repaired and painted include:
- Jackson St.
- Robert St.
- Minnesota St.
- Cedar St.
- Wabasha St. North
- 10th St. West
- Western Ave. North
- Marion St.
- The ramp from 5th St. to westbound I-94
Summary of work
- Rebuilt structure of the John Ireland Blvd. bridge
- Safety and cosmetic changes
- Repaired sidewalk
- Updated existing bike and pedestrian facilities
- Updated accessibility
- Replaced railing
- Updated and re-painted bridge markings