Construction Updates

A series of transportation projects are underway to reduce congestion on I-35W,
Crosstown, Highway 77/Cedar Ave and in downtown Minneapolis.

Hwy 169/I-494 Interchange Proposed Project
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and their city partners of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Edina continue to seek funding for the important interchange.

To check out the new animation of the proposed interchange, simply go to http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/169 and click on Full overhead view of traffic on the new configuration in the left margin. While you're on the website, be sure to check out the other features and information available, such as drive-through animation, design layouts, and Frequently Asked Questions.

How will construction affect your commute?
Expect significant delays as a result of lane closures and I-35W south of downtown Minneapolis.

New contruction updates:
  Hwy 62 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday July 30 until 5 a.m. Monday August 2
  Project update for the week of July 26
  See the current lane and ramp configuration (map updated 7/13/2010)
   
Ongoing Closures and Lane Reductions
  I-35W & Crosstown Ramp, Bridge & Road Closures Map
  I-35W project website
  Crosstown project website
 

Project update for the week of April 12
  Downtown Minneapolis construction updates
Transit construction updates
 

Bus detour map Late 2009 - Late 2010
MnPASS Express Lanes on Interstate I-35W
  MnPASS

Watch MnPASS 35W Express Lanes "Too Late Tommy" YouTube video

Links:
511 provides up-to-the minute details about ramp closures and other work that may cause delays.

Traffic Cameras on I-35W check out traffic on I-35W
or an alternate route before your start your engines.

Incident Map find out about stalled cars and other incidents that might slow your journey.

Map showing Crosstown area once construction is complete

Stay Informed - sign up for updates
 

For Crosstown updates
Go to Crosstown Project Website and click Get e-mail updates

 

For I-35W updates
Go to I-35W Project Website and click Get I-35W e-mail updates

For Crosstown questions?
Call the Crosstown Hotline Number
at 1-866-743-6590.

Crosstown Project Office:
6242 Lyndale Ave South
Richfield, MN 55423

Hours:
Monday: 9 to 3
Tuesday: Noon to 5
Wednesdays: 9 to 4
Thursdays: closed
Fridays: 9 to 3