Stillwater Lift Bridge Schedule
- The lift schedule is in effect roughly from early May through late October each year. The lift bridge will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 12 midnight daily. The bridge will lift on the schedule shown in the graphic if boat traffic is present.
- MnDOT will respond to special openings after 10:00 P.M. on weekdays and 12:00 Midnight on weekends and holidays, on a 2 hour notice basis. Requests are to be made by telephoning MnDOT’s 24 hour dispatcher at 651-234-7110. Any requests received by marine radio will be relayed by the bridge tender to the dispatcher.
- Outside of the regular lift season (late October to early May), the bridge will be raised with a 24-hour notice. Requests may be made by calling 651-234-7110.
- During the period when the bridge is staffed, bridge tenders will monitor marine band radio Channel 16. After receiving a call on Channel 16, conversations will be switched to Channel 14.
- Questions or complaints should be called in to 651-582-1550, during normal business hours.
The MNDOT schedule is available here.