Other FAQs

• Why does the Iron Bridge need replacement?
  The single lane Iron Bridge is listed as number one on the State of Minnesota’s...
• What is the recommendation of the Arboretum Committee?
  The Arboretum Committee recommends that the College Board of Trustees approve the donation of a transportation...
• What type of bridge will be built?
  The new bridge will allow for two lanes of traffic (one lane in each direction)...
• Where will the new bridge be built?
  The new bridge will be built slightly upstream of the Iron Bridge on land owned...
• What will happen to the Iron Bridge?
  As long as it continues to pass safety inspections, the Iron Bridge would be left...
• What was the process used to determine the future bridge location?
  Members of the Arboretum Committee, as well as other college representatives, have discussed the bridge with...
• Who was involved in the discussion regarding the Iron Bridge replacement?
  Members of the Arboretum Committee, the Dean of the College Office, the Vice- President and Treasurer,...
• What impact will there be on the Carleton Arboretum?
  While the Arboretum Committee worked hard to minimize impact, some negative impacts are inevitable. There are...
• How big an area of the Arboretum will be impacted?
  The Arboretum is 880 acres in size.  The area impacted by building the new bridge...
• What benefits will there be to the Carleton community?
  As part of the bridge construction, the Township of Waterford has agreed to develop a formal...
• When will the new bridge be built?
  Engineering work is expected to be completed by July.  Depending on permitting and funding, construction will...
• Who should I contact if I still have questions?
  Contact Arboretum Director Nancy Braker, or any other member of the Arboretum Committee.  Current Arboretum Committee...