osceola bridge – St. Croix 360

Osceola bridge closure timeline updated

Highway 243 span will remain open two weeks longer than previously planned.

Closure timeline pushed back as crews begin preparation work.

Parking lot and boat ramp will be used for staging and access during bridge replacement project.

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

Round construction at Minnesota highway intersection will cut off access to bridge and boat landing.

DNR has concluded that project will minimize impacts on four rare species found in the river.

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

Workers will drill in and near river to collect information for new bridge design.

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

Process to analyze costs and benefits of three primary alternatives.