Coffee Break: Bridge Songs
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
August 07, 2025

After being closed for repairs in 2024, the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis has reopened to the public. Although there will be an official ribbon-cutting and celebration this weekend, the landmark was able to open ahead of schedule. Pedestrians and bicyclists have enjoyed walking and biking across the Mississippi River before the reopening festivities.
The Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis reopens ahead of scheduleLet’s show appreciation for the Stone Arch Bridge, the crews who worked on the repairs, and the early reopening by creating a playlist that connects us.
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs relating to bridges would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
James Brown- Get Up I Feel Like A Sex Machine, Pt. 1
Red Hot Chili Peppers- Under the Bridge
The Strokes- Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus
Simon and Garfunkel- Bridge Over Troubled Water
Trip Shakespeare- Washington Bridge
The Pogues- Misty Morning, Albert Bridge
