Highway 3

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect shoulder closures beginning June 20 and a full closure of Hwy 3 at Co. Rd. 66 after July 4. All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project however, it may not be your normal route.

Road closures

7 a.m. Tue, July 5 through early September

• Hwy 3 is closed in both directions between 195th St. and 209th St.
  • Detour: Co. Rd. 64/195th St. to Co. Rd. 31/Pilot Knob Rd. to Co. Rd. 50 to Hwy 3
• Co. Rd. 66/Vermillion River Trail is closed in both directions between Cascade Dr. and Hwy 3
  • Detour from the north: Co. Rd. 46/160th St. to Co. Rd. 81/Clayton Ave. to Co. Rd 66/Vermillion River Trail
• Detour from the South: Hwy 50, Co. Rd. 79/Blaine Ave. to Co. Rd. 66/Vermillion River Trail

About this project

MnDOT, in coordination with the City of Farmington, Empire Township and Dakota County, will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Co. Rd. 66. A roundabout will improve safety, the overall operation at the intersection and reduce delays at Co. Rd. 66.

Summary of work

• Construct a new roundabout at Hwy 3/Co. Rd. 66
• Construct trail on Co. Rd. 66 from Hwy 3 to Cascade Dr.
• Construct a trail on the east side of Hwy 3 from Co. Rd. 66 to 209th St. W
• Construct trail on west side of Hwy 3 from 205th St. to Willow St.
• Improve drainage
• Add landscaping near roundabout