MPRB and MPD Announce Parkway and Road Closures for July 4 Weekend
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:39AM
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) will limit vehicle access to some segments of parkways and streets over the Independence Day holiday. The parkway and street segments closed to vehicle traffic will remain open for bicyclists and pedestrians. These traffic closures were successful in 2024 in deterring large volumes of vehicles gathering near the Central Riverfront and Bde Maka Ska during the July 4 holiday.
MPRB July 4 road closures include:
- West River Parkway will be closed to vehicles from 4th Avenue North to 11th Avenue S. The closure will take effect mid-morning of July 4 and reopen the morning of July 5.
- Main Street SE will be closed to vehicles from Hennepin Avenue to 6th Avenue SE at 3p.
- The Stone Arch Bridge will be closed to pedestrians and bicycles.
- The Boom Island Park parking lot will be open only for vehicles with a disability parking certificate.
- West Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed to vehicles from Richfield Road to Xerxes Avenue S.
- East Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed from West 36th Street to West 31st Street. The Bde Maka Ska Parkway closures will take effect the evening of July 3 and reopen the morning of July 5.
MPD road closures beginning at 7p on July 4 include:
- 3rd Avenue Bridge will be closed (Red, White and Boom! fireworks fallout zone)
MPD limited access: local traffic only beginning 7p on July 4 include:
- 2nd Street S closed from 3rd Avenue to 13th Avenue.
- University Avenue SE from 35 W to Oak Street will be one lane of traffic.
- 4th Street SE from 35 W to Oak Street SE will be one lane of traffic.
Closing these segments of parkways will help safeguard pedestrians and bicyclists visiting these popular July 4 park destinations.
