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Traffic impacts
I-35E in St. Paul and Lilydale project area map
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Residents and businesses near the project area may experience increased noise and vibration levels throughout construction. Crews will attempt to keep these impacts to a minimum.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect ramp closures on I-35E and Hwy 5/West 7th St. and lane closures during construction.
Road closures
7 a.m. Mon, April 13 through fall
- Westbound Shepard Rd. is closed between Otto Ave. and Lexington Pkwy.
- Eastbound Shepard Rd. is closed between Lexington Pkwy. and the I-35E northbound ramp
- Detour: Lexington Pkwy, West 7th St. and Otto Ave.
About this project
We are replacing the aging I-35E bridge over Shepard Rd. near downtown St. Paul, which is near the end of its service life. Replacing the bridge will save money that is being spent on repairs and other maintenance in addition to providing a new, modern structure that will provide safe transportation for motorists for many years.
We will build a temporary embankment alongside the existing I-35E bridge over Shepard Rd. to create a bypass to reroute all lanes of I-35E traffic. This will help minimize impacts on the interstate during construction. Once the bypass is built, all four lanes of I-35E traffic will shift for the old bridge to be demolished. Bike and pedestrian trail access along Shepard Rd. will be detoured slightly through an existing nearby tunnel under I-35E.
Additional concrete repairs will be made on the I-35E Mississippi River bridge to provide a smoother driving surface and extend the life of the bridge.
Summary of work
- Replace the I-35E bridge over Shepard Rd.
- Concrete pavement reconstruction and repairs on I-35E bridge over the Mississippi River