Mendota Bridge closed due to police activity

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The Mendota Bridge was closed Monday due to police activity in the area.

KSTP Traffic Reporter Josie Smith said both directions of Highway 55/Highway 62 were closed as a result. Smith said the bridge was expected to remain closed until about noon.

Traffic management cameras captured a chase which ended on the bridge.

Smith advised drivers take Interstate 494 as an alternate route.

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