One of Minnesota’s Most Famous Bridges Announces Reopening Date

Good news just popped up in the great state of Minnesota.  Ok...maybe two bits of good news showed up today.

• #1 - All of the new foods were just announced for the Minnesota State Fair.  If you missed that huge announcement today, see the latest (including photos) on our free app.
• #2 - one of Minnesota's most popular bridges just announced its reopening date!

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Opening Date Just Announced For Popular Bridge in Minnesota

Back in April 2024, significant repairs were started on a historic 140-year-old bridge in Minnesota.  Besides the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is one of the most photographed.  Love Is Blind even filmed part of season 8 on it!

Minnesotans have been flexing their patience as the Stone Arch Bridge has been closed for repairs.  According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the entire project involved a labor-intensive process of chipping away mortar and repacking it, and replacing and repairing stones that needed that bit of TLC.

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GOOD NEWS!  Repairs on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minnesota are Finishing Early

According to KARE 11, there are about 180 road and bridge construction projects happening in Minnesota in 2025.  In addition to that, MnDOT also has close to 51 other projects that involve airports, water ports, railroad crossings, and transit infrastructure.

Sometimes, Minnesotans feel like the orange cones and signs are up forever when projects have delays.  For the Stone Arch Bridge, the signs are coming down early.

The full length of Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge is set to reopen to the public Aug. 9 following more than a year of repairs. - Best of Minnesota Facebook Page