Hwy 15 at Hwy 10 – Sauk Rapids

Sauk Rapids Township, Benton County

Reconstruct bridge

MnDOT will reconstruct the northbound Hwy 15 overpass bridge to westbound Hwy 10 in Sauk Rapids, Benton County in 2027.

Latest news

Prep work begins Oct. 5, 2026 on northbound Hwy 15 overpass bridge in Sauk Rapids (News Release)
- Motorists: Expect minimal impacts. Shoulder closures and off-road work in preperation for 2027 construction, includes Co. Rd. 29 at Hwy 10

Project location map - northbound Hwy 15 bridge over eastbound Hwy 10 in Sauk Rapids — *Northbound Hwy 15 bridge over eastbound Hwy 10 location map. Select map to enlarge (PNG)*

Summary of work

Replace northbound Hwy 15 bridge over eastbound Hwy 10
Resurface road to approaches
Replace bridge guardrail
Make other updates as warranted

Note: current bridge number 05003; future 05021

Future impacts

More details to become available closer to 2027 construction start. Project requires detours.

Lane, shoulder or access closures at the Hwy 10 and Hwy 15 work site.
- Traffic uses the Co. Rd. 29 and Hwy 10 interchange (PNG)
- 4th Ave. access closed to/from Co. Rd 29 for traffic flow. Use 18th Ave. N

Schedule

Prep work: fall 2026
Construct: Spring-fall 2027

Location

Hwy 15 north of Sauk Rapids: Between Co. Rd. 29 and Hwy 10. Includes the nearby communities Sartell, Sauk Rapids Township, St. Cloud and Benton County Google map

Benefits

Replaces old bridge with a new structure to last 60-plus years
Improves access and safety
Provides a smoother ride

State project

0509-37

Construction cost

$7.5 million (estimated)

Environmental regulations

This project may or may not have impacts to resources or go through additional regulatory processes. Contact the project manager if you have questions about these environmental regulations.

Learn more about environmental regulations.