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Disasters

Bridge inspectors across St. Croix affected by I-35W collapse

Since the I-35W bridge collapse last week, there has been a lot of attention on how, and how often, bridges are inspected. As investigators look for the causes of the collapse of the Minneapolis bridge, engineers around the country continue their inspections, hoping to find evidence that could prevent the next bridge failure. MPR's Tom Crann spoke with Wisconsin State Bridge Engineer Finn Hubbard. Hubbard has performed bridge inspections and he says engineers need special equipment to see the underside of major bridges.

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Minneapolis' budget strains under weight of bridge collapse costs

Minneapolis' budget strains under weight of bridge collapse costs

Minneapolis city officials say the city's emergency preparedness plan helped first responders know what to do and communicate with each other in the critical moments following the bridge collapse. That plan also includes a way for the city to protect itself from financial disaster. This is crucial for a city trying to follow a tight budget.
by Brandt Williams

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Look for more highway closings this weekend

Minnesota Department of Transportation officials say they plan to shut down parts of Twin Cities highways over the next few weekends. The goal is to expand the roadways and relieve bottlenecks resulting from the loss of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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One week later: Reflection and recovery

One week later: Reflection and recovery

It's been one week since the I-35W bridge collapsed. To mark this occasion, Midday offers a special one-hour broadcast featuring the latest on the investigation, the stories of the survivors and a rememberance of the victims.

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One week after bridge collapse, a call for "sustained compassion"

One week after bridge collapse, a call for "sustained compassion"

For the people who watched the tragedy unfold on their television sets, Tuesday night's National Night Out in Minneapolis proved to be a way for some residents living by the river to express their grief and hopes for healing the city.
by Marisa Helms

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Pastor reflects on bridge collapse events

Pastor Doug Donley was at University Baptist Church just blocks from the bridge collapse site and heard the sirens rushing to the scene. He shares a commentary crafted from his Sunday sermon.

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Rebuild may begin in September

Rebuild may begin in September

The push to rebuild the I-35W bridge is on the "fastest of fast tracks" with the hopes that the new bridge will be built by the end of next year. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation are accepting applications from companies that intend to bid on the job through Wednesday morning at 6.
by Tom Scheck

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