The Stone Arch Bridge will close overnight (8 pm-6 am) beginning at 8 pm on Friday, June 30, and ending at 6 am, Wednesday, July 5. It will be closed to both pedestrian and bicycle traffic. During this period of overnight closures, the bridge will be open from 6 am-8 pm.
Last year, large Fourth of July gatherings in riverfront parks and neighborhoods created unsafe, chaotic situations. This proactive measure will help park staff and public safety agencies better manage crowds and safety during a very busy time for riverfront parks and neighborhoods. Riverfront trail users will be detoured to the Hennepin Avenue Bridge.