Street Construction Updates & Closures

Published on September 17, 2025

Lane Closure – 12th Street

Beginning on Friday, September 19, 2025, the outside westbound lane of West 12th Street will be closed between Kiwanis Avenue and Westport Avenue to allow crews to perform sidewalk repairs.

Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be completed within one day.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed while traveling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.

Bridge Closure – North Drive

Beginning on Monday, September 22, 2025, the North Drive bridge over the diversion channel near the State Penitentiary will be closed to allow crews to complete bridge repairs.

Motorists should utilize North Minnesota Avenue, East Benson Road, and North Fourth Avenue as a detour route. The bike route will be detoured utilizing North First Avenue, North Riverside Avenue and the existing recreation trail.

Work is anticipated to be completed in late October.

Drivers are urged to use caution and reduced speeds while travelling near the construction area and may want to consider alternate routes.