Highway 52 Closure Supports South St. Paul Pedestrian Bridge Work

MnDOT announced a full Highway 52 closure for pedestrian and bicycle bridge work in South St. Paul, Minnesota, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026. Reopening is scheduled for 5 a.m. Monday, October 12.

Both directions close between Thompson Avenue and Concord Street/Cesar Chavez Street in St. Paul. Crews will paint the new bridge and perform utility and pavement work. The wider project includes trail connections and improvements at the east end of Stickney Avenue.

Key dates & requirements

• Closure: October 9, 9 p.m., through October 12, 5 a.m., as announced by MnDOT.
• Detour: I-494, Highway 10/61 and I-94.
• Project target: Late October completion; remaining work includes connecting trails and median barriers.

Next steps

Residents, delivery operators and businesses should check Minnesota 511 for current conditions before travelling. Allow for the detour when arranging deliveries or work shifts. The announcement describes scheduled work; actual reopening and restrictions should be confirmed through live traffic updates.

Contacts & resources

MnDOT release contact: Kent Barnard — kent.barnard@state.mn.us. Official closure announcement — October 9, 2026.

Details reviewed October 10, 2026. Check linked official updates before acting.

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