"When it became apparent that we could reopen the bridge even earlier than the 9th, we obviously were very, very excited, myself included," MnDOT major projects manager Amber Blanchard said on Monday.

The Stone Arch Bridge will reopen Aug. 9, with a family-friendly event to mark the occasion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring food trucks, live entertainment and activities for all ages.

Minneapolis' historic Stone Arch Bridge will be reopening to the public ahead of schedule. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the bridge will again be accessible to ...

Construction along the Stone Arch Bridge flip-flopped with the downtown Minneapolis side of the bridge now closed for construction. Brick and mortar needed to be replaced in the bridge with the entire ...

Crews repaired the mortar and stones while the bridge was closed, one half at a time. The Stone Arch Bridge was built in the 1880s, and the repairs were needed to keep it from deteriorating.

One of the oldest bridges to stretch across the Mississippi River, the Stone Arch Bridge is located just past the only significant waterfall on the Mississippi, Saint Anthony Falls. The bridge was ...

Restoration work on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is ahead of schedule and is planned to be reopened by early August. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) confirmed the bridge ...

The Stone Arch Bridge was built in the 1880s by James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad. At its peak, it brought 80 passenger trains a day to Union Station, according to the Minneapolis Parks Board.

The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is set to reopen nearly three months ahead of schedule. MnDOT has set the date of August 9 to fully reopen the bridge to pedestrians and throw a celebration.

Railroad magnate James J. Hill commissioned engineer Charles C. Smith to design the Stone Arch Bridge, which resulted in the 2,100-foot long structure with 23 arches and an 817-foot, six-degree ...

The Legislature allocated $5 million for Stone Arch Bridge repairs this year. MnDOT's $26 million budget is 80% federal, 20% state funding. Construction bids will open in November.

Related: Stone Arch Bridge reopening before end of summer This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.