Virtual presentation now available
Watch the virtual presentation video to find out more about the construction of the Hwy 3/Co. Rd. 66 roundabout and your detours.
Traffic impacts
Hwy 3 project area map.
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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project however, it may not be your normal route.
Current
Road closures
7 a.m. Tue, July 5 through early September
- Hwy 3 is closed in both directions between 195th St. and 209th St.
- 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 (PNG)
- Detour from the South: Hwy 50, Co. Rd. 79/Blaine Ave. to Co. Rd. 66/Vermillion River Trail (PNG)
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.
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