John Ireland Blvd bridge closed until summer 2026
MnDOT announced the John Ireland Boulevard bridge over I-94 in St. Paul will close starting Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, for a teardown and rebuild and is expected to remain closed until August 2026. The long-term project is part of repairs to nine bridges on I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul; MnDOT published driver and pedestrian detours and warned of construction noise and traffic impacts for nearby residents and commuters.
Transit & Infrastructure
Local Government
📌 Key Facts
- Closure start: Oct. 6, 2025; expected reopen: August 2026
- Location and scope: John Ireland Blvd. bridge over I-94 between Kellogg Blvd and Rice St in St. Paul will be taken down and rebuilt on the same footprint with sidewalk, railing and bike/ped improvements
- Operational impacts: driver detour via Kellogg → Marion St → University Ave → Rice St; pedestrian/bike detour via Kellogg → Marion Street bridge → Rondo Ave; construction noise 7 a.m.–9 p.m.