St. Paul's rebuilt Kellogg-Third Street Bridge to reopen to traffic by mid-November
The rebuilt Kellogg-Third Street Bridge in St. Paul is set to open to vehicle traffic by mid-November, just over two years after the old bridge closed on July 29, 2024. MPR News reports total funding of $92.7 million. The span connects downtown St. Paul with the city's east side and has four lanes of traffic plus a trail on each side for walkers and cyclists. CBS Minnesota reports a ceremonial pedestrian ribbon-cutting was held Saturday.
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Why it matters
The bridge links downtown St. Paul with the east side and has four lanes of traffic plus a trail on each side for people walking or biking. Drivers who have detoured since July 2024 can use it again once it opens.
What to watch
The city plans to open the bridge to vehicle traffic by November 15, according to MPR News; work on railings and landscaping continues afterward.
Sources
- MPR News: Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November
- CBS Minnesota: Kellogg Bridge set to open in St. Paul after multi-year construction
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