All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Current
To avoid delays on Hwy 13, use the main detour route using Hwy 13 to I-35W to I-494 to Hwy 169. For South Frontage Rd. businesses, follow the detour using 126th to South Frontage Rd. to Quentin Ave. Motorists should anticipate periodic off-peak lane closures in the project area throughout construction.
Road closures
Permanently closed
Access to South Frontage Rd. from Yosemite Ave. is permanently closed
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.
Access changes through fall 2023
Access to Ports of Savage is limited to the southbound Hwy 13 lane
Access to South Frontage Rd. is limited to the northbound Hwy 13 lane
Use U-Turns at Hwy 13/Quentin Ave. intersection and the Hwy 13/ Hwy 101 Bridge to get to either side
About this project
MnDOT is reconstructing the Hwy 13 and Dakota Ave. intersection in Savage. The Dakota Ave. interchange construction project area includes Hwy 13 between the Hwy 13/Hwy 101 interchange and Quentin Ave.
Summary of work
Construct new Hwy 13 bridge over Dakota Ave. to allow for safer and improved traffic flow
Build new access ramps to/from Hwy 13 and Dakota Ave. to improve turning movements and reduce traffic backups
Realign South Frontage Rd. for better access to/from Hwy 13
Add a new north side frontage road to connect Dakota Ave. and Yosemite Ave.
The following tentative traffic impacts are anticipated and subject to change:
