Bike and
walk trails along West River Parkway will close between the I-94 Bridge and Franklin Avenue beginning Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The closure is necessary for contractors hired by the Minnesota Department of Transportation to remove a safe span system that protected trail users during repairs to the bridge that will be completed soon in the area. The closure is permitted through Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
Trail users will be detoured to the upper West River Parkway roadway between the I-94 Bridge and Franklin Avenue. Visit the I-94 Minneapolis project page for more information on the bridge repairs.
Please follow detours, slow down, and stay out of work areas. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates everyone’s patience while public infrastructure is repaired.