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MnDOT Says Highway 243 Osceola Bridge Over St. Croix River Closing November 16th

By Alex Carmenaty Nov 2, 2026 | 7:16 AM

(KNOX/Learfield) – The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the Highway 243 Osceola Bridge over the St. Croix River will close starting November 16th for a major replacement project. The bridge connects Polk County to eastern Minnesota, and is expected to remain closed for about a year. Crews will remove the existing 1953 structure and begin construction on a new bridge. Traffic will be detoured through Taylors Falls using Highways 95, 8 and 35. River access for recreational users will remain open during construction.

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