mndot – St. Croix 360

Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge construction schedule update

Closure timeline pushed back as crews begin preparation work.

Sept. 21 event offers update on bridge closure schedule and other details as replacement project begins.

Project’s environmental impacts assessed alongside plans for pedestrian access and more.

Project teams plans to share latest plans for new bridge spanning the St. Croix.

Bridge will raise every half-hour from 8 a.m. to midnight daily.

Agency will present design options and answer questions at May 10 event.

Bridge will remain down until spring unless boaters request lift at least 24 hours in advance.

New ordinance passed at request of state includes fine for violations.

Process to analyze costs and benefits of three primary alternatives.

Citizen effort seeks to prevent one of the possible designs that would have big impacts on beloved area.