About this project
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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
- Repair bridges that carry traffic over Hwy 280 at the following locations:
- Wabash Ave.
- Franklin Ave.
- University Ave.
- Territorial Rd.
- Permanent closure of the left turn lane from Hwy 280 to Broadway St. Northeast, along with related improvements to Hennepin Ave. and Industrial Blvd. to support traffic changes resulting from the Broadway left turn closure
- Upgrade sidewalks to meet ADA requirements
- Additional safety and accessibility improvements to streets along and across Hwy 280 are still being analyzed and considered