Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to Open to Public
St. Paul officials plan to open the $92 million rebuilt bridge to traffic and pedestrians on Nov. 15.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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St. Paul officials plan to open the $92 million Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge on Nov. 15, after a ribbon cutting was held Oct. 24. The half-mile span connects downtown St. Paul to the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood.
Why it matters
The bridge was deemed structurally insufficient in 2014 and closed in 2024 for a rebuild. City officials say the reopening is expected to revive routes to the city, the international airport, and nearby attractions in Saint Paul.
The $92 million project leveraged $92.7 million in state and federal funds, while the rebuilt bridge contains four vehicle lanes and a 12-foot barrier-protected trail on each side. Construction closure added about 10 minutes to some residents' commutes.
The players
Mayor Her
Mayor of Saint Paul who attended the bridge ribbon cutting.
Council Member Johnson
Saint Paul City Council member who attended the bridge ribbon cutting.
The details
The rebuilt bridge carries four vehicle lanes and includes a 12-foot, barrier-protected trail on each side. Construction kicked dirt onto nearby cars and homes during the roughly 2½-year disruption.
Timeline
2014: Bridge deemed structurally insufficient, prompting barriers on outer lanes.
2024: City officials closed the bridge to rebuild it.
Oct. 24: Ribbon cutting held.
Nov. 15: Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge scheduled to open to the public.
Roadmap
The rebuild follows a pattern of replacing aging urban bridges with state and federal funds after structural deficiencies are identified. Its reopening is expected to restore links between downtown St. Paul and the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood.
Drivers and pedestrians will regain a direct route between downtown St. Paul and Dayton's Bluff once the bridge opens. Residents who faced added commute time during the closure should see those delays end after the reopening.
The takeaway
The reopening marks the end of a closure that lasted nearly two years, and residents can expect shorter trips across the river once traffic resumes. Watch for the Nov. 15 opening date if you travel between downtown and the east side.
What happens next
The bridge is scheduled to open to the public on Nov. 15.
Further reading
Find more local updates in Saint Paul Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star Tribune.
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