Stone Arch Bridge stairs removed near Mississippi River, Minneapolis

Wooden stairs are being dismantled near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, adjacent to the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in 1883, the Stone Arch Bridge served as a vital railway crossing for the Great Northern Railway. It was later repurposed and opened to the public in 1992 as a pedestrian and bicycle bridge, becoming a prominent feature of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The removal of these stairs suggests ongoing maintenance or modification of the parkland surrounding this historic structure.

Photo taken in April 2022.