American Birkebeiner International Bridge
American Birkebeiner International Bridge Installation and Snow Placement on Main Street
The American Birkebeiner International Bridge will be installed at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 63 beginning Tuesday, 2/18/20, at 7:00am, with installation complete around 5:00pm. This bridge enables an estimated 13,500 skiers to safely cross over Highway 63 during the entire Birkie week of events, beginning on Thursday, 2/20/20, and extending through Saturday, 2/22/20. The American Birkebeiner International Bridge spans 210’ from end to end, with a four-lane traffic tunnel measuring 14’ 6” high allowing traffic to cross Highway 63. The elevation of the top of the bridge is 16’ high and measures an impressive 24’ wide. The bridge weighs an estimated 50,000 pounds. An estimated twelve dump truck loads of snow will cover the American Birkebeiner International Bridge with 1-foot of snow for use on race day. Beginning at 5:00pm on Wednesday evening, 2/19/20, crews will begin to place an estimated 82 dump truck loads of snow on Hayward’s Main Street as a temporary extension of the Birkie Trail and race course.
American Birkebeiner International Bridge
- What: American Birkebeiner International Bridge Installation
- When: Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 7:00am through 5:00pm
- Where: Intersection of Main Street and Highway 63, Hayward, WI
- Road Closure Information: Page SG-22 in Official Spectator Guide: https://www.birkie.com/visitor-guide/
Snow Installation on Main Street
- What: An estimated 82+ Dump truck loads of snow are placed on Hayward’s Main Street in anticipation of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday races. Snow installation will begin Wednesday evening at 5:00pm and into the evening.
- When: Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 5:00pm until completion
- Where: Main Street, Hayward, WI
- Road Closure Information: Page SG-22 in Official Spectator Guide: https://www.birkie.com/visitor-guide/