The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced updated information regarding the closure of the Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge over the St. Croix River.

The bridge is scheduled to close the week of November 2, 2026, and remain closed through fall 2027. During this time, motorists traveling between Osceola, Wisconsin, and Minnesota will need to use an alternate river crossing.

Detour Routes

Option 1: Hwy 8 River Crossing at Taylors Falls (North)

This is the designated detour route for motorists traveling around the bridge closure.

View the Hwy 8 Detour Map: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy243osceola/images/osceolabridge-hwy8detour.jpg

Option 2: Hwy 36 River Crossing at Stillwater (South)

Motorists may also use the alternate route via the Hwy 36 river crossing in Stillwater.

View the Hwy 36 Alternate Detour Map: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy243osceola/images/hwy243osceolabridge-hwy36detour.png

Please plan ahead, allow additional travel time, and consider which route works best for your destination. The closure will affect daily commutes, access to local businesses, and travel between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Important Project Information

This is a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) project, not a Village of Osceola project. The Village is sharing these updates as a courtesy to keep residents, businesses, and visitors informed about the closure and its anticipated impacts on our community.

For the latest project information, construction updates, and questions about the bridge replacement, please visit the official MnDOT project website:

MnDOT – Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge Replacement Project: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy243osceola/

We recognize that this closure will create challenges for many people who rely on the bridge every day. We will continue to share updates as additional information becomes available.