St. Paul's Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November

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After just more than two years, the bridge connecting the east side of St. Paul to downtown will reopen by Nov. 15. The new bridge cost was $92.7 million.

After just more than two years, the bridge connecting the east side of St. Paul to downtown will reopen by Nov. 15.

The new bridge will have four lanes of vehicle traffic, two barrier-separated trails on both sides of the roadway to provide space for pedestrians and cyclists. Intersections near Union Depot and Mounds Boulevard have been reconstructed to improve safety and accessibility. The redesign will also help support rapid transit bus traffic.

On Saturday, the community had a chance to walk across the bridge and learn more about the construction project during a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“The Kellogg-Third Street Bridge is a vital connection between downtown St. Paul and the east side," said St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. “This milestone reflects y...