Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge closes downtown in December for construction

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Stone Arch Bridge construction continues. (FOX 9)

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A portion of the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis will close from the first week of December until spring 2025 due to an ongoing construction project.

What do we know?

The bridge is currently undergoing a major two-year construction project that began earlier this year. in April, St. Anthony Main side The entire bridge has been closed, but it will reopen as crews close the other side of the bridge to begin preparation work.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced Tuesday that the downtown Minneapolis portion of the bridge will be closed beginning the week of December 2 and through the fall of 2025.

According to the statement, St. The reopening of the Main St. Anthony side will allow cyclists and pedestrians to walk or bike to the middle of the bridge and return at the new closure.

Pedestrian and bicycle paths

Since downtown is scheduled to close, MnDOT has provided a detour for those walking or biking near the bridge because people cannot fully cross the bridge while it is under construction.

Turns include:

• Pedestrian path: From SE 6th St. to SE 2nd St., Center St./Third St. Bridge to S. 1st Street.
• Northbound cyclist’s detour: W. River Pkwy. Portland Ave. to S. 2nd St., Third Ave. Bridge/Central Ave. to SE University Ave. to SE 6th Ave.
• Southbound cyclist’s detour: From SE 6th Ave. to SE 4th St. to Central Ave./Third Ave. Bridge, S. 2nd St. to Portland Ave., W. River Pkwy.

Background

Over the next two years, crews are repairing and replacing stone and mortar on the entire 6,500-meter-long bridge, which will remain closed until fall 2025. project It is expected to be completed in spring 2026 and has an estimated cost of $35.8 million.

Stone Arch Bridge is a Minneapolis landmark that has been around for over 140 years and is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.