Stillwater Lift Bridge Will Be Closed to Traffic Thursday

The Historic Stillwater Lift Bridge will be closed tonight for vehicle traffic and the regular lift schedule has been cancelled.

Both directions of traffic on the lift bridge spanning the St. Croix River will close at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25.

During the overnight closure, the city will also be suspending the regular lift schedule, according to a news release. The scheduled bridge lifts for water traffic at 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. will be cancelled.

Motorists are advised to use Interstate 94 or Highway 243 as detour routes. The lift schedule will resume and the bridge will be reopened to all traffic by 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26.

About this project

The lift bridge is undergoing a transformation into a bicycle and pedestrian structure. The converted lift bridge will become part of a five-mile "loop trail" system connecting the new river crossing bridge up with the historic bridge.

The lift bridge will still operate to accommodate boat navigation.

The cost of the project is $14 million.

Visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation website for more information.

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