Stone Arch Bridge closure switches to Downtown Minneapolis side beginning next week

St. Anthony Main side will reopen to middle of bridge and Mill Ruins Park side closes

The Stone Arch Bridge being repaired in October 2024

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is in the middle of a project to repair the Stone Arch Bridge. Please visit the MnDOT Stone Arch Bridge Repair page for details.

Below is a message shared by MnDOT regarding construction work switching sides to Downtown Minneapolis beginning the week of December 2:

Stone Arch Bridge closure switches to downtown side December 2

Starting the week of December 2, our crews will close the downtown Minneapolis side of the Stone Arch Bridge to begin preparation work for the restoration and repairs that will occur spring through fall 2025. Access under the Portland Ave. portion of the bridge will also be closed. These closures are necessary to keep the public and crews safe during the work.

While these closures take place, the St. Anthony Main side of the bridge will reopen, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to walk or bike to the middle of the bridge and turn around at the new closure point.

The downtown Minneapolis side of the bridge will be closed through fall 2025.

Please note that timeframes are all approximate, subject to change and weather and schedule permitting.

Know your route

If you are planning to walk or bike near the bridge, use the new protected pathways on the Hwy 65/Third Ave. Bridge as your detour route to cross the Mississippi River. See the detour maps on our website.

More about this project

Starting in April 2024, crews began repairing the Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Mississippi River on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Crews are repairing and replacing stone, replacing the mortar on the entire bridge, and making other repairs as needed. Stone repair and mortar replacement will slow deterioration and improve the condition of the bridge.

During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge through fall 2025. Crews will close half of the bridge at a time during construction, allowing people to walk or bike to the middle of the bridge and turn around at the closure. Construction is anticipated to be complete by spring 2026.

For more information, visit the project webpage. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Stone Arch Bridge project, please contact the project team.