STILLWATER, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed the Stillwater Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River due to high water levels.

Traffic in both directions closed starting at 10 a.m. Monday. The bridge that connects Minnesota 36 and Wisconsin 64 will remain closed until further notice.

Motorists are directed to use Interstate 94 or Highway 243 as detours.

Transportation officials also reduced Interstate 35 northbound down to one lane in Burnsville on Sunday evening, so crews could build a dike to stop water from flooding the road. The work was finished before the Monday morning rush hour.

Motorists who travel on a closed road could face jail time or a fine of up to $1,000.

For updated road condition information, call 511 or visit www.511mn.org.