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I-94/Hwy 29 Interchange Area Project

Alexandria interchange reconstruction and Hwy 29 four-lane expansion project

Project Features

The Minnesota Department of Transportation, along with Douglas County and the city of Alexandria, will rebuild the I-94/Hwy 29 interchange and expand Hwy 29 to four lanes south of I-94 in 2015-2016.
Alexandria I-94/Hwy 29 Project Map

I-94/Hwy 29 interchange reconstruction

  • Remove and replace current bridges
  • Rebuild current ramps
  • Regrade nearby frontage roads and side streets

Hwy 29 four-lane expansion

  • From 1/4-mile south of County Hwy 28 to 1/3-mile north of 50th Avenue in Alexandria
  • County Hwy 28 realigned to cross Hwy 29 in line with County Road 87
  • Roundabout constructed at Hwy 29 and County Hwy 28/County Road 87

50th Avenue South

This project also includes access improvements to 50th Avenue.

 

Traffic impacts

There are no traffic impacts at this time. Access to local businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

 

Public Involvement

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Next Open House

  • Second open house planned for early 2014.

About this project

Why this project is needed

  • Existing and future operation of interchange which is characterized by inadequate spacing between intersections
  • Future operation of Hwy 29 south of I-94 as area continues to grow
  • Traffic congestion along 50th Avenue

Background

This proposed project is the result and recommendation that was brought forward from the Alexandria Area 2030 Transportation Study (completed in March 2011). For additional information regarding this Study, click here.