Stormwater Shafts Rise Along I-35W with Minneapolis Skyline Beyond
Taken February 2022
The I-35W Stormwater Storage Facility in Minneapolis consists of large underground shafts built to hold excess runoff during heavy rain and snowmelt, easing pressure on the city's combined sewer system.
Taken February 2022
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