PARKING & DIRECTIONS
Veteran’s Memorial Bridge Closure
Construction on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and the Highway 169/Belgrade Interchange in Mankato/North Mankato begins Tuesday, Feb. 3. Motorists should plan ahead and expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
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Alternative Routes:
Traffic is being detoured via alternate river crossing routes to manage the impacts of the closure.
Alternative Transport:
Detour signs are in place to direct bicyclists and pedestrians around the affected project area.
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More information can be found on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and Highway 169/Belgrade Interchange Project website here.​
Directions
From the North via US-169 S​
Twin Cities metro, St. Peter, Le Sueur, Belle Plaine
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Take US-169 S toward Mankato
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Take the US-14 E/MN-60 E ramp to Waseca
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Take the first exit for Riverfront Drive
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At the traffic circle, take the exit onto N Riverfront Dr and follow it South towards Downtown Mankato
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Turn left onto Civic Center Plaza/W Hickory St
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Hickory Street RibFest is on the right!
From the East via US-14 W
Rochester, Owatonna, Waseca
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Take US-14 E toward Mankato
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Take the exit for Riverfront Drive
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At the traffic circle, take the exit onto N Riverfront Dr and follow it South towards Downtown Mankato
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Turn left onto Civic Center Plaza/W Hickory St
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Hickory Street RibFest is on the right!
From the South/Southwest via US-169 N
Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, Amboy, Madelia
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Take US-169 N toward Mankato
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Take the exit for Riverfront Drive
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Turn right onto S Riverfront Drive and follow it north towards
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Downtown Mankato
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Turn right onto Civic Center Plaza/W Hickory St
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Turn right
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Hickory Street RibFest is on the right!
From the West via US-14 E
New Ulm, Sleepy Eye, Nicollet
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Take US-14 E toward Mankato past the US-169 interchange
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Take the exit for Riverfront Drive
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At the traffic circle, take the exit onto N Riverfront Dr and follow it South towards Downtown Mankato
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Turn left onto Civic Center Plaza/W Hickory St
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Hickory Street RibFest is on the right!
Parking
There will be free parking in the Civic Center, Mankato Place, and Cherry Street Ramps for RibFest. Additional parking is available in the City Center and 2nd Street Ramps.
Parking Ramps
Cherry Street Ramp
Corner of South Front St and Cherry St
Mankato Place Ramp
425 South Riverfront Dr.
City Center Ramp
515 South Riverfront Dr.
Second Street Ramp
320 South Second St.
Civic Center Ramp
125 South Riverfront Dr.