Update: Stone Arch Bridge closure time moved to 10 pm
Posted on 29 June, 2023In response to community requests, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has shifted the start of the overnight closure of the Stone Arch Bridge to 10 pm, versus 8 pm, starting this Friday. The Stone Arch Bridge will close overnight (10 pm-6 am) beginning at 10 pm on Friday, June 30 and ending at 6 am, Wednesday, July 5. It will be closed to both pedestrian and bicycle traffic. During this period of overnight closures, the bridge will be open from 6 am-10 pm.
Last year, large Fourth of July gatherings in riverfront parks and neighborhoods created unsafe, chaotic situations. This proactive measure will help park staff and public safety agencies better manage crowds and safety during a very busy time for riverfront parks and neighborhoods. Riverfront trail users will be detoured to the Hennepin Avenue Bridge.