The iconic Minneapolis Skyway System—long celebrated for being the largest continuous system of enclosed pedestrian bridges in the world—has quietly lost its official world record status.
Stretching across downtown Minneapolis, United States, the skyway once connected over 80 city blocks and 70 buildings, providing a climate-controlled route for pedestrians during harsh winters. Its record had attracted tourists and urban enthusiasts, highlighting Minneapolis as a pioneer in urban pedestrian infrastructure.
Recent updates from urban planning and record authorities indicate that another city’s enclosed pedestrian system now surpasses Minneapolis in total length, though the local skyway remains one of the most extensive and celebrated in the United States.
City officials and residents continue to value the system for its practicality, economic contribution, and unique architectural design. Despite losing the world record title, the skyway remains a key feature of Minneapolis’s downtown landscape, supporting thousands of daily commuters, shoppers, and visitors.
