The eastbound Highway 14 bridge over Highway 22 in Mankato will be temporarily closed for approximately three days starting late Thursday night, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Motorists can expect traffic delays, especially during peak travel times.
Traffic will be routed to the eastbound Highway 14 exit and entrance ramps. Crews will place concrete for the new bridge deck on Friday. The short term closure is necessary to allow the newly poured concrete time to cure and achieve strength. The left lane of eastbound Highway 14 is expected to reopen to traffic on Monday, September 2nd.
Northbound Highway 22 at Highway 14 remains closed during construction and traffic is detoured to Highway 14, Blue Earth County Road 12 and Blue Earth County Road 26.
The bridge was struck and damaged by a commercial vehicle in January, requiring repairs to the bridge fascia beam, portions of the bridge rail and deck.
Repairs to the bridge are expected to be complete in early October. All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather dependent and subject to change. MnDOT urges motorists to be attentive and drive with caution in work zones where workers are present.