I-35E Corridor Projects

Project complete

Map of I-35E project map — Map of I-35E Project Area
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About this project

This project involved three project areas. Learn more about each project, including summary of work and cost:

There were also trail improvements and landscaping work.

Trail improvements

The I-35E/Cayuga Project will extend the Gateway Trail from Cayuga St. to University Ave. and add sidewalks and trails to Pennsylvania Ave. and Cayuga St.

See the Trail Benefits Map (PDF)

Landscaping

I-35E from University Ave. to Little Canada Rd underwent aesthetic landscaping improvements.

A majority of the work was along the highway side of the noise walls with some plantings happening in key areas on the residential side:

Planting various types of trees, shrubs and perennials
Reseeding native grasses
Restoring pollen-rich wildflowers

Benefits

Replaces bridges currently on the state’s Chapter 152 list (PDF)

Provides line-of-sight improvements for the interchanges and I-35E, which will provide safety and operation improvements for this section of the corridor

Provides better interchange spacing between Maryland Ave. and University Ave. by shifting the interchange from Pennsylvania Ave. to Cayuga St.

Provides improved access for St. Paul’s Phalen Blvd

MnPASS lanes will offer reliable travel options for the public and can move 50 percent more people than regular lanes can during congestion