Hwy 63 Bridges over Mississippi River and Hwy 61

Traffic impacts

Current traffic impacts

• Traffic on 825th St. is detoured through 2020
  • Use 825th St. north of The Woodshed to access Harbor Bar, Island Campground and marinas
  • 825th St. detour map (PDF)
• Slip ramp from river bridge to Third St. is closed through fall 2019
• Use the button-hook ramp to access downtown Red Wing
• See the button-hook ramp (PDF)
• Various sidewalk closures in downtown Red Wing through fall 2019. Use alternate routes and watch for posted signs.
• Third St. from Potter St. to Plum St. is closed through fall 2019
• Use the button-hook ramp to access downtown Red Wing
• Third Street Closure (PDF)

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.