Sartell Plans to Re-Open Bridge to Pedestrians in 2022 [PODCAST] The old Sartell bridge crossing the Mississippi River near the old Paper Mill site is expected to re-open to pedestrians in 2022. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the City of Sartell plans construction on a walking and bike path on the east side of the river in the spring of 2022 with the opening of the old Sartell bridge to pedestrians in late 2022 or 2023. Fitzthum says these improvements could make the site of the old paper mill more appealing for development and mentioned that he's a fan of how Stillwater has developed along the river in their community. Fitzthum says the paper mill site is currently zoned industrial but he could see commercial or retail opportunities for that site.