Crews will resurface Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. between I-35W and Hwy 62, repair bridges from Hwy 55 to 7th St., 8th St. to Hwy 55 and SB Hwy 55 over Franklin Ave.
Summary of work
Resurface Hwy 55 between I-35W and Hwy 62
Repair three bridges
Update accessibility at intersections
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 road, lane and bridge closures with possible closures of side street access. Pedestrians can expect detours for the duration of the project.
Closure details are still being developed. The following tentative traffic impacts are anticipated and subject to change:
Road closures
April 2022
I-35W weekend closures for bridge removal
Spring/summer 2022
SB Hwy 55 will be closed for 4 months between Downtown Minneapolis and Cedar Ave.
SB Hwy 55 will be closed for 2 weeks between Cedar Ave. and 32nd St.
NB Hwy 55 will be closed for 2 weeks between Lake St. and 26th St.
Franklin Ave. under Hwy 55 will be closed for up to 12 total days
SB Hwy 55 weekend closures between 32nd St. and Hwy 62
NB Hwy 55 weekend closures between Hwy 62 and 32nd St.
Ramp closures
Spring/summer 2022
The ramps from Hwy 55 to downtown (8th St.) will be closed for 4 months
The ramps from Hwy 55 to WB I-94 will be closed for 2 weeks
The ramps from Hwy 55 to NB I-35W for 3 weeks
The ramps from Hwy 55 to 3rd St. and Washington Ave. for 4 weeks
