Hwy 63 Bridges over Mississippi River and Hwy 61

Traffic impacts

Current traffic impacts

• Traffic on 825th St. is detoured (see detour map PDF)
  • Use 825th St. north of The Woodshed to access Harbor Bar, Island Campground and marinas
• Slip ramp from river bridge to Third St. is closed through September 2019
• Use the button-hook ramp to access downtown Red Wing
• Button Hook Ramp (PDF)
• Third St. from Potter St. to Plum St. is closed through fall 2018
• Use the button-hook ramp to access downtown Red Wing
• Third Street Closure (PDF)
• The sidewalk on both sides of Third St. between Potter St. and Plum St. is closed through fall 2018
• Potter Street Sidewalk Detour (PDF)
• The Potter St./Third St. intersection is closed June 14-19
  • Use alternate routes

About this project

Summary of work

• Replace the Hwy 63 bridges over the Mississippi River and Hwy 61
• Realign the approach roadways
• FAQs

Visualizations

The preferred alternative for replacing the Hwy 63 bridges over the Mississippi River and Hwy 61, along with realigning the approach roadways in Minnesota and Wisconsin has been determined. The visual quality process is complete and visualizations of two bridges and approach roadways have been developed.