About this project
![Map of the Silver Creek bridge and the Stewart River bridge](/https/www.dot.state.mn.us/d1/projects/hwy61-bridges/images/hwy61-bridges.png)
Project location map
Silver Creek Bridge
- Construction of new bridge replacing box culvert and including bike/ped crossing on bridge
- Stream restoration
- Extension of old Hwy 61 to align with Loop Road with sidewalk from bridge to old Hwy 61 extension and provisions for future DNR trail under new bridge
- New pavement in work zone
- Tree clearing as needed
Stewart River Bridge
- Rehabilitation of historic bridge with new bike/ped crossing
- Historic bridge will carry northbound TH 61 traffic
- Construction of new bridge inland of historic bridge to carry southbound TH 61 traffic
- Turn lanes at County Rd 3 and Betty's Pies
- New pavement in work zone
- Tree clearing as needed