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.
Stay with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS and KSTP.com for updates.
Mendota Bridge will likely stay closed until around noon. @KSTP will have updates throughout the day. https://t.co/wiagwePlXs pic.twitter.com/Xt0ljEeqg3
— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) July 13, 2020
The Mendota Bridge is closed! Both directions of Hwy 55/Hwy 62 have been shut down for police activity. Use I-494. https://t.co/wiagwePlXs pic.twitter.com/xDBjNtPQCy
— KSTP Traffic (@kstptraffic) July 13, 2020