News Archives - 2007

A Message from the President
The tragic event that took place yesterday with the collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River is a grim reminder of how fragile life can be. Events such as this bring the community closer together and we all feel the pain and suffering that is present. We wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to all who were impacted by this tragedy.

Augsburg College remains open on Thursday, August 2.
Events will continue as scheduled.

Road Access to Campus
For more information about detours and access to campus, visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Web site.

Other Links:
City of Minneapolis

Getting to Augsburg:

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is making Minnesota Highway 280 the primary route to replace northbound and southbound I-35W traffic. It will carry traffic from I-35W in Roseville to Interstate 94.

From the North
Take Minnesota Highway 280 to I-94 Westbound
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.

Please note: Broadway Avenue and County Road B will no longer have access to Minnesota Highway 280.

I-94 from Minneapolis
Take 25th Avenue exit, turn left at 25th Avenue, turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.

I-94 West from St. Paul
Take Riverside exit, turn right at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.

35W from the South
Follow the I-94 St. Paul signs (move to right lane after each of two merges). Take 25th Avenue exit and turn left at Riverside Avenue, turn left at 22nd Avenue South.