Overview
Location
- I-35E between I-94 in St. Paul and I-694 in Little Canada
Status
- 2013-2015 - Proposed
I-35E Cayuga and MnPASS projects - 2012 - Maryland Ave Bridge project
Projects
Summary
- View/print summary (PDF)
I-35E Corridor projects
Three corridor projects are underway on I-35E to improve the entrance to St. Paul from the north.
Cayuga
Scheduled for 2013-2015, the Cayuga project will reconstruct I-35E from University Avenue to Maryland Avenue, including replacement of the Cayuga Bridge, the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge and the railroad bridges along I-35E. Read more about the Cayuga project.
MnPASS
Scheduled for 2013-2015, the MnPASS project will reconstruct I-35E from Maryland Avenue to Little Canada Road, adding a MnPASS lane to the existing three lanes of traffic. Read more about the MnPASS project.
Maryland Avenue Bridge
Completed in September 2012, the Maryland Avenue Bridge spanning I-35E was replaced using an innovative construction method that reduced the length of the closure of Maryland Avenue to about 60 days. Read more about the Maryland Avenue Bridge project.
Benefits
- Replaces bridges currently on the state’s Chapter 152 list (PDF) for bridge replacement
- 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 Avenue and University Avenue by shifting the interchange from Pennsylvania Avenue to Cayuga Street
- Provides improved access for St. Paul’s Phalen Boulevard
- MnPASS lanes will offer reliable travel options for the public and can move 50 percent more traffic than regular lanes during congested rush hour periods