The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will host a public meeting on the upcoming Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge Replacement Project.
Monday, September 21, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Osceola High School
1111 Oak Ridge Dr., Osceola, WI
Residents, businesses, and community members are encouraged to stop by anytime during the meeting to learn more about the project and ask questions directly of the project team. There will not be a formal presentation.
What to Expect
The meeting will provide information about:
- The anticipated construction schedule
- The expected Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge closure
- Traffic impacts and detours
- Recreational and river access impacts
- The overall bridge replacement project
- Opportunities to ask questions of the project team
According to MnDOT, the bridge is anticipated to be closed to traffic for approximately one year, beginning as early as mid-October 2026, with construction anticipated to continue through late fall 2027, depending on weather and construction conditions.
Important: This is an MnDOT Project
The Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge Replacement Project is a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project. It is not a Village of Osceola project.
The Village of Osceola is sharing project information as a courtesy to keep residents, businesses, and visitors informed about the anticipated impacts to the community.
For questions about the project, construction schedule, bridge closure, or project design, residents should connect directly with the MnDOT project team:
MnDOT Project Website:
MnDOT Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge Project
Phone: 651-333-4161
Email: [email protected]
We encourage residents and businesses to attend the September 21 meeting to learn more and get answers directly from the MnDOT project team.
