Z ARCHIVE Metro - Stone Arch Bridge: 2024-2025 construction
A recording of our virtual project and schedule update is now available!
If you couldn’t join us live on March 19, we encourage you to view the meeting recording at your convenience.
A closer look at construction
Take a look at the pictures below of the scaffolding our crews installed on top and on each side of the bridge. As construction crews repair the mortar, rocks, and stones, they need the entire width of the bridge deck to safely complete this work.
 Crews installed swing stages on top of the bridge to hang scaffolding on the sides of the piers and arches
 Crews use scaffolding on each side of the bridge to repair mortar and replace stone veneers
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.
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