I-90 bridge foundation testing begins July 17

DRESBACH, MN — Anyone driving near the Dresbach Bridge Wednesday may notice some loud banging noises.

As part of the I-90 reconstruction project, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be testing the strength of the bridge’s foundation between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The testing is part of a $187.5 million project includes constructing a new I-90 crossing over the Mississippi River and reconstructing the Highway 61/14 and I-90 Interchange. The project is a cooperative effort between the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation and will continue through 2016. 

Two more foundation tests are scheduled for Monday, July 22 and Wednesday July 24. Testing will go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

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