Stone Arch Bridge Reopening
You’re invited to celebrate the reopening of the Stone Arch Bridge
Join us and your neighbors on Sat, Aug. 9 to celebrate the reopening of the historic Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis!
What: Stone Arch Bridge Reopening Community Celebration
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat, Aug. 9, 2025
Where: Father Hennepin Bluff Park Bandstand (420 Southeast Main St., MN 55414)
The public is invited to attend this free, family-friendly event. A program with speaker remarks and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting will take place with community leaders at 11a.m., followed by a walk across the bridge into downtown Minneapolis. There will be food trucks, live entertainment, interactive activities for all ages, and a demonstration of construction materials and historical fun facts. The public is encouraged to check out the event activities located on both sides of the bridge.
Mark your calendar today then watch your email and our project webpage for more details coming soon.
Schedule update
Stone Arch Bridge construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. First, the bridge will reopen to pedestrians and bicyclists on Sat, Aug. 9 in conjunction with our community celebration. Any remaining work would wrap up within the following weeks and should not require any further closures.
More about this project
Starting in April 2024, crews began repairing the Stone Arch Bridge spanning the Mississippi River on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Crews are repairing and replacing stone, replacing the mortar on the entire bridge, and making other repairs as needed. Stone repair and mortar replacement will slow deterioration and improve the condition of the bridge.
During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge through fall 2025. Crews will close half of the bridge at a time during construction, allowing people to walk or bike to the middle of the bridge and turn around at the closure. Construction is anticipated to be complete by spring 2026.
For more information, visit the project webpage. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Stone Arch Bridge project, please contact the project team.