On behalf of Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Stone Arch Bridge project’s communications and engagement team, we wanted to share this project update: Starting the week of December 2, MnDOT 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. Be sure to sign up for project email updates and for more information, visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/stonearchbridge.