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Metro - I-35W in Burnsville: 2025-2026 construction

I-35W traffic switch overnight October 24-25 in Burnsville

Motorists traveling on I-35W in Burnsville will encounter a single lane in both directions between the I-35/I-35E/I-35W split and Black Dog Rd. beginning 8 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 24 through 6 a.m. Fri, Oct. 25.

On Friday morning, I-35W will remain two lanes between Hwy 13 and Black Dog Rd. Three lanes will be open south of Hwy 13.

A reminder, I-35W E-ZPass lanes will be open to all traffic between the Burnsville split and Blackdog Rd. Outside of the construction zone, the E-ZPass lane will operate as normal.

Through November during off-peak hours, you can expect to see I-35W reduced to a single lane.

All crossover construction is expected to wrap-up in November.

The larger portion of the construction and traffic impacts will begin in spring 2025 when crews begin the following road and bridge updates:

• Replace pavement on I-35W
• Repair or replace bridges at Hwy 13 and Cliff Rd.
• Update guardrail
• Improve drainage

We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.

All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.

Please drive with care in work zones:

Slow down when approaching every work zone, then navigate with care and caution. Stay alert; work zones constantly change. Watch for workers and slow-moving equipment. Obey posted speed limits. The fine for a violation in a work zone is $300. Minimize distractions behind the wheel. Be patient; expect delays, especially during peak travel times.

More about this project

In coordination with the City of Burnsville and Dakota County, we will resurface I-35W and repair or replace bridges between Cliff Rd. and the Burnsville split during the 2025 and 2026 construction seasons. We expect to complete the project in fall 2026. Once finished, this stretch of I-35W will have a smoother road surface and an extended bridge and pavement life.

For more information, visit the I-35W project webpage. If you have any questions, please contact the project team.

If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format please contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720 (711 or 1-800-627-3529 for MN Relay). If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate, please email your request to ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us.