By Grace Jacobson / News Director

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Next week drivers can expect another road closure near St. Cloud State University that is set to last until the end of the month.

Starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, University Drive South will close from Go For It Gas (9th Avenue South) to Riverside Park (Kilian Boulevard) for planned improvements. That includes the University Bridge and 5th Avenue South roundabout.

The intersections near Go For It Gas and Riverside Park will remain open; however, the intersection of University Drive and 7th Avenue South will be closed.

Detours will be posted with access still available for those who live, work or visit the area.

The closure will remain in effect until late July 2024, weather permitting.

UPDATE as of 12:24 p.m. 07/12/2024

The intersection of University Drive and Kilian Boulevard will close on Wednesday, July 17, for the duration of the project.

UPDATE as of 2:25 p.m. 07/26/2024

Construction on University Drive South now lasts until mid-Aug., weather permitting.