Highway 52

This webpage is not updated over the weekend/overnight. For up-to-date information on traffic impacts, visit 511mn.org.

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Current

Lane closures

Mon, April 21 through Mon, May 12

• Hwy 52 is reduced to one lane in both directions between north of Upper 55th St. and south of Mendota Rd./Southview Blvd.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect lane, ramp and potential full closures with detours during construction.

Road closures

10 p.m. Fri, May 9 through 5 a.m. Mon, May 12

• I-494 is closed in both directions between Blaine Ave. and Babcock Trail
  • Westbound I-494 detour: Northbound Hwy 52 to Mendota Rd./Southview Blvd. to southbound Hwy 52 to westbbound 494
  • Eastbound I-494 detour: Southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound 70th St. to Northbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-494

Ramp closures

10 p.m. Fri, May 9 through 5 a.m. Mon, May 12

• The ramp from westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 52 is closed 
• Detour: Northbound Hwy 52 to Mendota Rd/Southview Blvd. to Mendota Rd. to southbound Hwy 52
• The ramp from southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-494 is closed 
• Detour: Eastbound 70th St. to northbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-494
• The ramp from eastbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 52 is closed 
• Detour: Southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound 70th St. to northbound Hwy 52
• The ramp from northbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-494 is closed 
• Detour: Mendota Rd./Southview Blvd. to Mendota Rd. to southbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-494

10 p.m. Mon, May 12 through Tue, July 22

• The ramp from westbound I-494 to southbound Hwy 52 is closed 
• Detour: Eastbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 3/Robert Trail to eastbound Hwy 62 southbound Hwy 52
• The ramp from southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-494 is closed 
• Detour: Westbound I-494 to eastbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 3/Robert Trail to eastbound Hwy 62 to eastbound I-494

About this project

We will be redecking and repainting the Hwy 52 bridges over I-494 in 2025 to extend the lifespan of the bridges. This work is happening now to take advantage of IIJA funding made available to the State.

Summary of work

• Redecking bridges
• Painting bridges
• Constructing crossovers
• Replacing bridge approach panels
• Constructing pier struts
• Improve drainage conditions
• Update highway lighting