Minnesota Bridge Collapse

The Minnesota Bridge Collapse on August 1 2007 was a real tragedy. It is a miracle that the death is not higher than the 9 currently being reported. Investigators are still looking into the cause of the Bridge Collapse but this could take some time. The bridge collapse has bought into question the lack of investment over the years in the aging infrastructure in America.

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Deadline nears for 35W bridge collapse fund claims - KSAX
Deadline nears for 35W bridge collapse fund claimsKSAX, MN - 4 hours agoOn May 8, 2008, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law legislation that devoted $37 million to compensate survivors of the I-35W bridge collapse ... - 7 hours ago
Experts look at lessons of Minn. bridge collapse - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Experts look at lessons of Minn. bridge collapseMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 5 Oct 2008AP MINNEAPOLIS - Experts gather at the University of Minnesota this week to talk about the lessons of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. ... - 6 days ago
Minnesota Bridge Collapse Video: Remembering in Time of New Beginnings - Post Chronicle
Boston GlobeMinnesota Bridge Collapse Video: Remembering in Time of New BeginningsPost Chronicle - 19 Sep 2008by Jack Ryan One year after the tragic Minnesota Bridge Collapse that left many dead or injured, the bridge has been rebuilt and re-opened. ...Minnesota Bridge Reopens a Year After Collapse New York TimesA span of emotions Minneapolis Star TribuneMpls drivers honk approval for replacement bridge The Associated PressEnews 2.0 - New York Timesall 738 news articles - 3 weeks ago
Bridge collapse symposium kicks off Thursday - Minnesota Daily
Bridge collapse symposium kicks off ThursdayMinnesota Daily, MN - 9 Oct 2008BY David Introwitz A two-day symposium on the aftermath of the August 2007 I-35W bridge collapse begins at 4 pm Thursday at the Nolte Center. ...U of M hosts symposium on I-35W bridge construction Minnesota Public Radioall 2 news articles - 2 days ago
I-94 commuters to yield space for bus lane’s return - Minneapolis Star Tribune
I-94 commuters to yield space for bus lane’s returnMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 9 Oct 2008More vehicles used the route when the 35W bridge was out, but traffic is now very close to pre-collapse levels. On the eastbound side, the four lanes will ...Weekend shutdown begins on I-94 in the Twin Cities KAREPart Of I-94 In Mpls. Going Back Down To 3 Lanes WCCOPart of I-94 closing for lane change Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 26 news articles - 2 days ago