The Project overview

Bridge Bridge:
Create a new four-lane bridge across the St. Croix River Bridge
Minnesota Approach Minnesota Approach:
Reconstruct a section of Minnesota Highway 36 Minnesota Approach
Wisconsin Approach Wisconsin Approach:
Reconstruct sections of WI Highway 64 and Highway 35 Wisconsin Approach
Scenic Trails Scenic Trails: Preserve the historic lift bridge and create a bike and pedestrian trail Scenic Trails
Downtown Stillwater Downtown Stillwater:
Protect Stillwater's historic downtown Downtown Stillwater
Status and Cost Status and Cost:
Congress needs to act. The time is now. Status and Cost

Downtown Stillwater

Downtown Stillwater, the Stillwater Lift Bridge, and the riverfront are a designated historic district. However, Stillwater residents and visitors are unable to fully enjoy the downtown area due to traffic congestion.

The St. Croix River Crossing is designed to satisfy federal historic preservation laws. The project will protect the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge by converting it into a signature component of a bicycle and pedestrian trail along and above the St. Croix River that will increase people’s access to the river.

The trail will also increase access to other historic and scenic sites, including the Bergstein Mill, the Old Log Cabin (Hideaway Restaurant), and the St. Croix Valley Scenic Overlook.