Work has begun on a stretch of Interstate 35W between Interstate 94/downtown exits and MN Hwy 62 in South Minneapolis. The project began in late August and will run in parts through 2021.
Learn about the full project by clicking here.
This map shows what is happening during Stage 1 of the project (August 2017-April 2018). This map shows the overall scope of the project.
The project will include:
- Converting NB I-35W Priced Dynamic Shoulder Lane between 46th St. and 26th St. to a permanent MnPASS Lane
- Constructing a new MnPASS lane on SB I-35W from 26th St. to 46th St.
- Constructing Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Station at Lake St.
- Improving access from I-35W to the Lake Street Business District by constructing two new exit ramps (NB I-35W to 28th St. and SB I-35W to Lake St.
- Upgrading accessibility by improving pedestrian accommodations with pedestrian curb ramps and sidewalk upgrades.
- Rehabilitating pavement and bridges on I-35W from 46th St. to 11th Ave., Hwy 65 from 26th St. to 15th St., and I-94 from Nicollet Ave. to Park Ave.
- Constructing new and rehabilitating existing noise barriers throughout the project limits.
