MnDOT will resurface and update over 10 miles of Hwy 65 from south of 357th Ave. NE at the end of four-lane in Cambridge to south of Kanabec Co. Rd. 45/120th Ave. north of Braham, includes drainage and sidewalks in Grandy.
Hwy 65 work Cambridge to north of Braham. Select PNG image to enlarge
Add northbound left turn lane on Hwy 65 at 357th Ave. NE north of Cambridge
Replace pipes and box culverts at multiple locations under Hwy 65
Update or repair guardrail
Add Hwy 65 intersection lighting at:
Isanti Co. Rd. 6 and Co. Rd. 4
Kanabec Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 16 (King Rd.)
Install centerline/shoulder mumble strips and paint new pavement marking
Make any other necessary repairs
Grandy
Resurface road
Replace underground storm sewer
Upgrade pedestrian sidewalks
Extend center left-turn lane
About cold-in-place recycle*
This road surface treatment and equipment is being used on this project. The process involves a convoy of equipment to finish a road surface, including tankers that hold emulsion material and water, milling or crushing and recycling machines, pavers and rollers.
Traffic plans: July 2026 to mid-Summer 2027
In 2026, crews will work on two segments of Hwy 65—Stanchfield to Cambridge and Stanchfield to Braham. In 2027, work will continue to the north from Braham to south of Brunswick. Overall, motorists can expect lane or road closures with detours.
The project focuses on two work tasks:
Replace or repair underground pipes, update the road or accesses and sidewalks.
