Closure ahead: 105th Avenue at Highway 65 in Blaine
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – As work begins on utility and watermain relocation at 105th Ave, and Highway 65 in Blaine, 105th Ave. will close on the east side of the highway by 6 a.m. on Mon, Nov. 9, stated the Minnesota Department of Transportation. During the closure, traffic will follow a signed detour using Davenport St. to reach north or south Highway 65 (see detour map). However, during the closure, traffic will still be able to travel from northbound Highway 65 to eastbound 105th Ave. Westbound 105th Ave. between Davenport St. and Highway 65 will remain open to local business traffic only.
103rd Way on the west side of the highway remains closed until mid-November to install sanitary sewer and water pipes beneath the local street. Once it reopens, 104th Way on the west side of the highway will close in mid-November.
Both 104th Way and 105th Ave. are expected to remain closed and detoured until sometime in mid-December. During the closures, drivers should consider using alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays and follow the signed detours to reach their destination.
113th Avenue permanent closure
And 113th Ave. on the west side of Highway 65 is permanently closed and will become a cul-de-sac upon completion of the new pedestrian/bicycle bridge in 2029. The new pedestrian crossing travels over the roadway between 113th Ave. on the west side and 114th Ave. on the east side.
As we’ve noted before, you’ll need to watch for lane and road closures until the end of the construction season early this winter.
During the closures, please consider using alternate routes to avoid congestion and delays. And follow the signed detours to reach your destination.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
The five-year project will convert the existing at-grade intersections at 99th Ave., 105th Ave., 109th Ave. and 117th Ave./Cloud Dr. into interchanges, with Hwy 65 traveling above. The project also includes a pedestrian bridge across the new freeway between 113th and 114th Avenues, rerouting existing local street/driveway connections using frontage/backage roads between 97th Ave. and 121st Ave. along with reconstructing existing sidewalk along the road to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards.
When completed in summer 2030, this project will provide a smoother road surface and extend pavement life, enhance accessibility, reduce congestion, improve traffic flow and improve safety along the road.
For more information, visit the Hwy 65 in Blaine project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team.
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