Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 25—Monticello

Mississippi River, Wright and Sherburne counties

Today on Hwy 25: check 511mn.org

Current impacts

Lane closures through October

Current work zone map on Hwy 25 in Monticello at the Mississippi River bridge

Work zone until late October at the Hwy 25 Mississippi River bridge in Monticello. Select map image to enlarge

Hwy 25 from Third St. in Monticello to east of Sherburne Co. Rd. 11/14 south west of Big Lake:

  • One lane each way, 24-7
    • Note: Reduce delays and traffic jams—Do the zipper merge—use both lanes until single-lane merge; take turns at merge
    • Back-ups will occur at busy times – consider alternate Mississippi River crossings:
      • Hwy 24 Clear Lake to Clearwater to the north
      • Hwy 101 Elk River to Rogers to the south
    • Use 511mn.org for current travel speeds

Monticello open

Local access open and maintained; however, expect these changes:

  • River St. closed to/from Hwy 25
  • Turn/through lanes modified at:
    • Sherburne Co. Rd. 11/14
    • Wright Co. Rd 75/Broadway Ave.
  • Camera from 511mn.org
  • Pedestrian sidewalk open on one side of the bridge only. Follow signs and stay out of closed areas

About this 2024 project

MnDOT will resurface and update the Hwy 25 bridge over the Mississippi River in Monticello, includes drainage and sidewalks.

    Hwy 25 project location map
    Hwy 25 bridge work in Monticello. Select image to enlarge

Summary of work

  • Resurface the Hwy 25 bridge deck (replace concrete wearing coarse)
  • Replace approach panels and joints, along with other bridge repairs
  • Widen sidewalks along both sides of the bridge
  • Upgrade lighting
  • Replace or repair drainage infrastructure

Future impacts, schedule

Seven overnight closures were completed to reduce vibration on bridge to cure concrete.

  • Use 511mn.org for current travel speeds and road conditions on Hwy 25

Schedule at a glance

Work

Traffic

Timeframe

Prepare work zone

One lane, each way

Complete

Work on southbound side of bridge

One lane, each way on northbound side of bridge

Complete

Work on northbound side of bridge

One lane, each way on southbound side of bridge

Aug. 28 to late October

  • Overnight bridge closures complete Sept. 25
Wrap up work zone Periodic lane or shoulder closures Late October

Information is tentative and subject to change