Stone Arch Bridge to close to through traffic for two summers

Yes, but: MnDOT only plans to close half the bridge at a time. People will still be able to walk or bike out to roughly the midpoint before having to turn around.

What to expect: The first phase of Stone Arch closures, targeting the east end, will likely begin in April 2024 and last through November, per a MnDOT spokesperson.

• The bridge will reopen over the winter months, and close again in March 2025. That second round of work, on the downtown side, should wrap up by October.

Of note: The nearby Third Avenue Bridge, which has been closed since 2021 for its own repairs, will reopen before the Stone Arch work begins.