Old West Main - Upper Harbor Renewal

Current News on Two Main Components of Phase 1

Old West Main Street Reconstruction

On November 23, 2020, the City Council approved the Old West Main reconstruction project, and in 2021 roadway and utility work was completed on Phase 1 (T.H. 61 to Washington Street). Phase 2 (Washington Street to Buchanan Street) will begin in early 2022 with anticipated completion to be in August of 2022.

Visit the Old West Main & Upper Harbor Renewal Project website to sign up for project updates, view plans and designs, and explore the planning archives.

Bike-Pedestrian Bridge

Following the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting, Council members voted and approved the proposed Bike-Pedestrian Bridge according to the plans and specifications presented by the City Engineer. 

Read the Q&A Sheet - where, why, when, how much, and more.

Watch the animated video of the bridge design.

November 28, 2020 staff report to Council.

Video of the Council discussion on November 28.  (Discussion starts at 1:56:00 into the meeting.)

Image of project planning map of the Old West Main - Upper Harbor Renewal.

Future Plans to Complete Renewal Project

Upper Harbor Renewal at Bay Point

The proposed project would realign Levee Road, add more parking in the Bay Point Park area, and provide more walkways and pathways for pedestrian connections and access. Plans would also include a new park event lawn space and natural lawn amphitheater.

Background

The City Council-adopted 2005 Riverfront Plan, 2009 Upper Harbor Plan, and 2015 Old West Main-Pottery District Action Plan all provided guidance for renewal of this entire area. The proposed, planned, and ongoing projects that interconnect the neighborhood and riverfront are actions in the 2040 Red Wing Community Plan.  Please refer to Chapter 7, Parks and Recreation, for details.