The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently announced it will be reopening the Stone Arch Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.
Below is a message shared by MnDOT regarding construction work and a community celebration planned on Aug. 9, 11 am -1 pm. Please visit the MnDOT Stone Arch Bridge Repair page for details.
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.