Highway 77/Cedar Avenue

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout the project.

Current

Lane closures

9 p.m. Wed, Oct. 14 through 5 a.m. Thu, Oct. 15

• Northbound Hwy 77 is reduced to one lane between Killebrew Dr. and East Old Shakopee Rd. in Bloomington

7 p.m. Sun, Oct. 11 through 5 a.m. Wed, Oct. 14; 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly

• Northbound Hwy 77 is reduced to one lane between Hwy 13 in Eagan and 140th St. in Apple Valley
  • Nearby residents may hear increased construction noise

Through 10 p.m. Fri, Oct. 16

• Westbound Cliff Rd. is reduced to one lane between Nicols Rd. and Slater Rd.
• Eastbound Diffley Rd. is reduced to one lane between Old Sibley Memorial Hwy and Nicols Rd.

Ramp closures

9 p.m. Wed, Oct. 14 through 5 a.m. Thu, Oct. 15

• The following ramps are temporarily closed. Only one ramp will be closed at a time. Each closure is expected to last one to two hours.
• Northbound Hwy 77 to/from McAndrews Rd.
• Northbound Hwy 77 to/from northbound I-35E
• Northbound Hwy 77 to/from southbound I-35E
• Northbound Hwy 77 to Cliff Rd.
• Diffley Rd. to northbound Hwy 77
• The northbound I-35E ramps to/from Hwy 77 are closed

Through 10 p.m. Fri. Oct 16

• The ramp from northbound Hwy 77 to Diffley Rd. is closed
• The ramp from northbound Hwy 77 to Diffley Rd. is closed
• The ramp from Palomino Dr. to northbound Hwy 77 is closed
• Southbound Hwy 77 ramps to/from McAndrews Rd. are closed
• The ramp from Cliff Rd. to northbound Hwy 77 is closed

Trail closures

Through 10 p.m. Fri, Oct. 16

• The trail running parallel to the north side of Cliff Rd. between Slater Rd. and Nicols Rd. is closed
  • Detour: Cross Cliff Rd. at Slater Rd. or Nicols Rd. to use the trail along the south side of Cliff Rd. (PNG)

Through late October

• Trail parallel to westbound McAndrews Rd. between Pennock Ave. and Galaxie Ave. is closed
  • Detour: Pennock Ave. to Palomino Dr./127th St. West to Galaxie Ave. (PNG)

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. Motorists can expect road, lane, ramp and bridge closures during construction. There will be closures during weekends. In 2027, Hwy 77 will have reduced lanes with head-to-head traffic to allow crews to rebuild one side of the highway at a time. Pedestrians can anticipate a closure of the Minnesota River Bridge pedestrian path with a detour using I-35W.

Ramp closures

9 p.m. Thu, Oct. 15 through 5 a.m. Fri, Oct. 16

• The southbound I-35E ramps to/from Hwy 77 are closed

View this video for a high-level look at work being done during this project

About this project

In 2026, we will begin a project to repair and resurface Hwy 77 between 138th St. in Apple Valley and the Minnesota River bridge in Eagan. We will also repair ten bridges in the area.

The main needs along this stretch of Hwy 77 are improving pavement conditions, as the pavement is aging, and managing traffic flow. The project will smooth the road surface and strengthen the pavement to improve ride quality.

At this time, there is no funding available for future improvements related to traffic mobility.

Summary of work

• Repair and resurface Hwy 77 between 138th St. West and the Minnesota River bridge
• Repair ten bridges:
  • Eastbound I-494 ramp to southbound Hwy 77 over American Blvd.
  • Northbound Hwy 77 ramps to eastbound I-494 over American Blvd.
  • 81st St. ramp to northbound Hwy 77 over 81st St.
  • Killebrew Dr. ramps to/from southbound Hwy 77
  • Lindau Ln. ramps to/from southbound Hwy 77
• Accessibility improvements
• Update drainage
• Widening of ramps