Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 280

St. Paul, Minneapolis, Lauderdale, Roseville

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Traffic impacts

Highway 280 from I-94 in Saint Paul to Highway 36/I-35W in Roseville project location map
Hwy 280 project area map
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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Access to businesses will be maintained during construction. The Metro Transit Bus Routes 30 and 33 will continue serving existing bus stops during construction, but bus schedules may be affected by construction. Visit Metro Transit for the latest information.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. After the State Fair, we will limit traffic impacts to short-term lane and ramp closures through fall 2026. Hwy 280 will remain open to traffic and will not be fully closed again this fall.

About this project

We are making significant improvements to Hwy 280 from I-94 in St. Paul to Hwy 36/I-35W in Roseville.

In 2026, we resurfaced Hwy 280 from I-94 to Hwy 36/I-35W, repaired bridges, repaired and resurfaced ramps, repaired drainage and made additional improvements. Resurfacing the aging pavement, improving drainage and repairing bridges will extend the life of the highway and bridges, improve safety and provide a smoother ride for motorists.

In 2028, we will continue to repair bridges and make safety and accessibility improvements for those that travel along and across Hwy 280. These improvements are still being analyzed and considered. We will also permanently close the left turn from Hwy 280 to Broadway St. Northeast to prevent serious crashes from happening in the future. Right turns at the intersection of Hwy 280 and Broadway St. will remain open. There have been a number of serious crashes and close calls at this traffic signal that have been at high speeds. These high-speed crashes are extremely dangerous and can lead to serious or fatal injuries. We will also make improvements to Hennepin Ave. and Industrial Blvd. to support traffic changes resulting from the Broadway St. Northeast left turn closure.

We are continuing to plan future safety and accessibility improvements along Hwy 280 for construction in a later year.

Summary of work

2026

  • Complete: Resurfaced Hwy 280 from I-94 to Hwy 36/I-35W
  • Complete: Repaired Hwy 280 bridges over the following locations:
    • I-94
    • University of Minnesota Transitway and railroad tracks
    • Energy Park Dr.
    • Como Ave.
    • Hennepin/Larpenteur Ave.
    • I-35W
  • Complete: Repaired and resurfaced the following ramps:
    • Franklin Ave.
    • University Ave.
    • Energy Park Dr.
    • Como Ave.
    • Larpenteur Ave.
    • St. Croix St.
  • Complete: Replaced drainage
  • Complete: Installed new traffic signs
  • Complete: Replaced guardrails

2028