2007
Aug. 1, 6:05 p.m.: I-35W bridge over Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapses.
Aug. 2: Gov. Tim Pawlenty orders review of state bridge inspection processes and an emergency inspection of similar bridges.
Aug. 6: FBI and U.S. Navy divers arrive with special equipment to help recovery.
Aug. 20: Rescue and recovery efforts completed, MnDOT begins demolition of the bridge.
Aug. 23: Preliminary plans for replacement bridge are made public.
Sept. 14 - Oct. 8: MnDOT awards design-build contract to Flatiron/Manson for new bridge.
Dec. 19: Legislature hires special counsel to investigate collapse.
Dec. 21: MnDOT completes special inspections of more than 4,000 Minnesota bridges.