Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

I-35/I-35E Improvements

Elko, New market, Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan

Traffic impacts

See current traffic flow information in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area (mobile version).

Lane closures

A significant portion of the work will affect traffic and is likely to result in congestion. Expect temporary lane closures and detours as work is completed within segments of roadway.

  • May 3 –June 6
    • Southbound I-35E  closed between County Road 42 and the I-35/35W/35E split.  Motorists are encouraged to follow the signed detour using westbound I-494 and southbound I-35W. These closures are necessary as crews replace the deck for the I-35E Bridge spanning I-35W.
    • Intermittent temporary lane closures both directions of 35E between County Road 42 and Cliff Road as crews build crossovers.

Future traffic impacts

  • Four-lane segments of road will be reduced to two lanes (one lane in each direction).
  • All businesses and residences will remain accessible throughout the project.
  • No two adjacent intersections will be closed simultaneously.

I-35/I-35E project map
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I-35/I-35E project map
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About this project

Summary of work

The travel lanes, shoulders, ramps and bridges along I-35 and I-35E between Elko and Eagan are in need of repairs. This project will address and improve these areas. A business liaison will work with local businesses to address specific concerns with construction.

  • Smoother ride and extended road life while reducing short-term maintenance costs
  • Updated pedestrian crossings will meet modern ADA standards
  • Drainage will be improved where needed
  • Repair and paint bridges where needed
  • Other repairs will be made under required closures to minimize any necessary inconvenience
  • Extend acceleration lane from CR 50 ramp to northbound I-35 to help improve flow. Review layout of acceleration lane extension (PDF, 2.3 MB)

 

Cost

    • $20 million