Construction Information

Work starts on Plato Boulevard, Eaton Street, Concord bridges

Despite two delays for stormy weather, we hope to carry out a traffic switch tonight
on Hwy 52 south of the Mississippi River in St. Paul. If the weather holds out,
traffic will be switched tonight beginning at 7 p.m. to a single northbound lane
 and two lanes southbound on the southbound side of the roadway between the Lafayette
bridge and Concord Street. At the same time, the ramps from Concord, Plato and Eaton/East
Lafayette to northbound Hwy 52 will close.

Don't forget-a traffic switch and closures start tonight south of the Lafayette
Bridge; Butler Avenue is closed also, for bridge repairs
Work starts on Plato Boulevard, Eaton Street, Concord bridges

If your trips take you along Hwy 52 you may encounter some congestion and delays
 as repairs and redecking begin on the northbound Highway 52 bridges over Plato,
 Eaton and Concord, south of the Lafayette Bridge. All traffic will move to the
southbound side of the highway after rush hour tonight. At that time, traffic will

Highway 169 Traffic Switch: May 6

We'll be switching traffic on northbound Hwy 169 onto the southbound lanes Friday
evening, May 6. If inclement weather delays the traffic switch, we'll reschedule
 it for Sunday evening, May 8. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be maintained
on Hwy 169 throughout the duration of the project; however, nighttime lane closures
are expected.

Right turns at Southbound Hwy 169 and Townline Ave

While the land piers on the south bank take shape and utility work continues, crews
have returned to work on the north side's ground improvements. As part of this work,
crews have been busy pouring pile caps - which will eventually become part of the
support structure of the bridge's north approach. The work will address settling
 that has occurred in this area over the years.

The pictures below provide a closer look at the activity. We'll have more photos
 posted to the web site soon.