The Lake Mendota Drive Bridge replacement project is set to begin Monday, August 28. Starting that date, the bridge will be shut down and thru traffic will have to detour around it using Edgehill Pkwy and Edgehill Drive (see attached image). Pedestrian access to McKenna Park and the boathouse will be maintained at all times, but may be limited to one access path at a time, which would either be the sidewalk at the northeast corner of the bridge or via the trail under the bridge. The Village will be providing weekly updates on the project, including any changes to pedestrian access. To start, the crews will only be on site Monday-Friday and are well-aware of the Village’s quiet hours.
The project is currently expected to be complete, with the bridge reopened, by October 30. Please be aware that significant adverse weather could delay the completion date, but we will communicate any changes in the future. If you experience any issues with the project area, please contact Village Administrator Sharon Eveland at [email protected] or the Project Engineer, Tyler Hassert of Strand Associates, at [email protected].
The Village is excited to see this project come to fruition and we ask for the community’s patience and understanding with any inconveniences caused by the closure of the bridge. For historic information on the project, go to https://www.shorewood-hills.org/bridge
