FINAL metro Weekend Traffic Impacts Map: Nov. 16-26

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FINAL metro area weekend traffic impacts map: Nov. 16-26

We're winding down for the winter months, and this will be the FINAL map of the 2018 season.

This weekend’s map covers a bit more than usual, from FriNov. 16 through Mon, Nov. 26. We wanted to give you a heads up as many of you are making your Thanksgiving Holiday plans.  

And as many of you are heading out of town, you can view the Statewide Traffic Impacts Map to see new and existing traffic impacts on greater Minnesota state highways. 

For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit 511mn.org and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@MnDOTnews).

We also advise you check with your local counties and cities for any planned closures for holiday season festivities.

We hope you have a safe travel season this winter! Catch you again in the spring.


MnDOT Metro Weekend Traffic Impacts Map

New this weekend

These impacts are new as of this weekend.

Hwy 3 in Inver Grove Heights

  • Beginning Fri, Nov. 16, Hwy 3 will reopen between Co. Rd. 26 and 60th St.

Visit the City of Inver Grove Heights project page for more details.

35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown in Minneapolis

  • Beginning 10 p.m. Fri, Nov. 16, I-35W is closed between I-94 and Hwy 62 through 5 a.m. Mon, Nov. 19.

Visit the 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project page for more details.

I-35 North Metro Split from Lino Lakes to Forest Lake

  • Beginning 7 p.m. Fri, Nov. 16, Hwy 97 is closed at I-35 for bridge removal through 5 a.m. Mon, Nov. 19.

    • There will be no access to/from I-35 at Hwy 97. 

  • Beginning 7 p.m. Fri, Nov. 16, both directions of I-35, just north and south of the Hwy 97 bridge, will be reduced to a single lane using the Hwy 97 exit and entrance ramps through 5 a.m. Mon, Nov. 19.

Visit the I-35 North Metro Split project page for more details.

Hwy 55 Minneapolis to Rockford

  • The left lane of Hwy 55 is now open in both directions between Winnetka Ave. and Revere Ln.
  • Beginning 6 a.m. Sat, Nov. 17, the ramp from Hwy 55 to SB Hwy 169 is closed through 7 p.m. the same day.

Visit the Hwy 55 project page for more details.

I-94 at Hwy 61 in St Paul

  • Beginning 7 a.m. Sat, Nov. 17, the ramp from EB I-94 to SB Hwy 61 is closed through 5 p.m. Sun, Nov. 18.

  • Beginning 7 a.m. Sat, Nov. 17, EB I-94 right Lane closed between SB Hwy 61 and Johnson Pkwy. through 5 p.m. Sun, Nov. 18.

Hwy 149/High Bridge (St. Paul to Mendota Heights)

  • Beginning 6 p.m. Fri, Nov. 16, Dodd Rd./Hwy 149 between Staples Ave. and Ivy Falls Ave. will reopen, weather permitting.

Visit the Hwy 149 High Bridge project page for details.

I-494 Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul

  • Beginning 5 a.m. Sat, Nov. 17, WB I-494 is reduced to two lanes between Blaine Ave. and Hardman Ave. through 5 p.m. the same day.

Visit the I-494 Inver Grove Heights project page for more details.


Upcoming

These traffic impacts will happen early next week.

35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown in Minneapolis

  • Beginning 10 p.m. Mon, Nov. 26, WB I-94 is closed between I-35W and I-394 through 5 a.m. Tue, Nov. 27.

Visit the 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project page for more details.

Hwy 47 and Hwy 65 in Minneapolis

  • Beginning Mon, Nov. 19, crews will finish work on the intersection at University Ave. and Broadway Ave.

Visit the Hwy 47 and Hwy 65 project page for more details.


Existing and ongoing

These projects have already begun and continue to have traffic impacts.

Hwy 7 Minnetonka to St. Louis Park

  • Crews are working on adding pedestrian safety measures near Texas Ave. in St. Louis Park. It includes adding fence and lighting. No more lane closures should be needed this year.

Visit the Hwy 7 Minnetonka to SLP project page for more details.

35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown in Minneapolis

  • Access to downtown (5th Ave. S.) is closed from NB I-35W through summer 2019. SB I-35W is reduced to two lanes from downtown Minneapolis to 43rd St. through fall 2019. NB I-35W is reduced to three lanes from 43rd St. to downtown Minneapolis through fall 2021. 
  • The following ramps are closed: 
    • EB I-94 to SB I-35W is closed through fall 2021
    • NB I-35W to WB I-94 is closed through fall 2021
    • SB I-35W to 35th St. is closed through fall 2020
    • EB I-94 to SB I-35W is closed through fall 2021
  • 28th St. is closed between Stevens Ave. and Clinton Ave. and the 28th St. bridge over I-35W is closed through June 2019.
    • Detour: Blaisdell Ave. to Lake St. to 4th Ave
  • The following bridges are closed:
    • 24th St. pedestrian bridge over I-35W until fall 2021
    • 40th St. bridge over I-35W is closed to pedestrians and bicyclists through fall 2020
  • There are several other road, lane, ramp and local street closures.

Visit the 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project page for more details.

I-35 in Harris

  • I-35 in both directions will have off-peak daytime lane closures between Harris and the Chisago/Pine County line through fall 2018.

Visit the I-35 in Harris project page for more details.

I-35 North Metro Split from Lino Lakes to Forest Lake

  • SB I-35 is reduced to two lanes between Hwy 8 and Hwy 97 through fall 2018. 
  • The Forest Lake Rest Area from SB I-35 also is closed through December.

Visit the I-35 North Metro Split project page for more details.

I-35W Minneapolis to Roseville

  • Temporary striping will occur through Fri, Nov. 16. No traffic impacts are expected.

Visit the I-35W resurfacing project page for more details.

I-35W Minnesota River Bridge - Burnsville to Bloomington

  • SB I-35W is reduced from four lanes to three lanes between 106th St. and Cliff Rd. through summer 2021.
  • The ramp from 106th St. to SB I-35W is closed through summer 2021. Follow detour using NB I-35W, 98th St, to access SB I-35W.
  • I-35W will have alternating lane closures in both directions between Cliff Rd. in Burnsville and 106th St. in Bloomington daily. After 10 p.m. each night I-35W may be reduced to a single lane through 5 a.m. the following day. These nightly lane closures will occur through December.
  • Note: The I-35W Minnesota River Bridge will remain open to three lanes of traffic (one MnPASS lane) during peak travel times in both directions for the duration of the project. If you live near Minnesota River Bridge you may hear noise from jackhammering as crews work to remove the barrier and load out rubble from the center median on both sides of the river.

Visit the I-35W Minnesota River Bridge project page for more details.

I-35W Roseville to Blaine/Lino Lakes

  • I-35W in both directions will have off-peak night time lane closures between Mounds View and Blaine/Lino Lakes through fall 2018.

Visit the I-35W Roseville to Blaine project page for more details.

Hwy 36 Stillwater Lift Bridge

  • The Hwy 36 Stillwater Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River between Stillwater, MN and Houlton, WI is closed to ALL traffic. It will reopen for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in June of 2019.
  • Traffic has been transferred to the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge to the south in Oak Park Heights.

Visit the Stillwater Lift Bridge project page for more details.

Hwy 55 Minneapolis to Rockford

  • Watch for short-term lane closures through spring 2019.

Visit the Hwy 55 project page for more details.

Hwy 62 in Eden Prairie and Edina

  • Watch for single lane closures in both directions of Hwy 62 during the day and overnight from I-494 to Hwy 100 through spring 2019.

Visit the Hwy 62 project page for more details.

Hwy 65 in Fridley

  • Access from the West Service Drive on Hwy 65 to 63rd Ave. is closed through November. Traffic is restricted to a single southbound lane on the West Service Drive. NB traffic is detoured.

Visit the Hwy 65 Fridley project page for more details.

Hwy 149/High Bridge (St. Paul to Mendota Heights)

  • The Hwy 149 High Bridge is closed through December 2018. 
    • Primary Detour: Annapolis St. to Robert St to Kellogg Blvd to West 7th St. to Smith Ave/Hwy 149
  • Dodd Rd./Hwy 149 is closed to thru traffic between Delaware Ave. and Wentworth Ave. through December 2018 (weather permitting).
  • An Xcel Energy project is underway along Hwy 149/Dodd Rd. Motorists should anticipate the following traffic impact due to project work: Hwy 149/Dodd Rd. at Delaware Ave. is closed to relocate the gas main through November, weather permitting. Crews will work to restore the disrupted area after the gas main is relocated.
  • There are several other road, lane and trail/sidewalk closures.

Visit the Hwy 149 High Bridge project page for details.

I-494 Inver Grove Heights and South St. Paul

  • The ramp from WB I-494 to 5th Ave. is closed through November. 
  • Concord St. is a single lane between the I-494 ramps through spring 2019.

Visit the I-494 Inver Grove Heights project page for more details.


Completed projects


More about Metro Area weekend traffic impacts

Visit: mndot.gov/weekendtrafficimpacts

This map is meant to be a helpful tool as you plan your weekend travel in the Twin Cities metro area. We welcome your feedback on how we can best deliver this information.

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