Lafayette Bridge Closure Could Mean Huge Delays Over the Next Two Weekends

According to a release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, motorists should expect delays during the next two weekends while MnDOT performs an annual in-depth inspection of the Hwy 52 Lafayette Bridge.

The inspection is scheduled for Sept. 15 and Sept. 22.

Inspection will begin on the northbound bridge on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 a.m. and will continue until completed at 8 p.m. that day. During the inspection, northbound Hwy 52 will be closed between Hwy 156 (Concord Street) and West 7^th Street in St. Paul.

The following weekend, inspectors will look at the southbound bridge starting on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 a.m. and will continue until completed at 8 p.m. Southbound Hwy 52 will be close between West 7^th Street and Hwy 156 (Concord Street) and traffic detoured.

Motorists should follow the posted detours during the closures:

For the northbound bridge closure: Follow southbound Hwy 156 (Concord Street) to eastbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 61.

For the southbound bridge closure: Follow southbound Hwy 61 to westbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 156 (Concord Street).

For complete information on the Highway 52 Lafayette Bridge project, check out: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/lafayettebridge/

For travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.