Traffic impacts
The following closures and access changes will be in place for roads and intersections in the project area.
October 12 through mid-November
County Road 25
All traffic on County Road 25 between Ewing and Lynn avenues will shift to the newly constructed south half of the road, with two-way traffic traveling head-to-head. The north half of County Road 25 will close between France and Lynn avenues for construction of the new intersection with Minnetonka Boulevard.
Minnetonka Boulevard
Minnetonka Boulevard will close to all traffic between France and Inglewood avenues for reconstruction of the new intersection with County Road 25.
Minnetonka Boulevard will remain open to local access for residents, businesses, and voters between Highway 100 and Inglewood Avenue. Non-local commuter traffic is encouraged to use the posted detour of Highway 100 and County Road 25.
Local access routes
Ottawa Avenue, the north service road, and France Avenue will all remain open to provide access from County Road 25 to areas north of County Road 25.
Joppa and France avenues will remain open to provide access from County Road 25 to areas south of County Road 25.
Businesses located in the closed section of Minnetonka Boulevard, between France and Inglewood avenues, can be accessed from the north by using Sunset Boulevard to reach Glenhurst and Huntington avenues.
Navigating construction
Hennepin County and the city of St. Louis Park are working to minimize disruptions during construction and provide information on how to access areas affected by the ongoing work.
Ongoing utility work
Be alert for single lane closures on Minnetonka Boulevard between Joppa Avenue and Highway 100, as private utility companies relocate their lines in preparation for 2025 road construction. Utility work is not done by Hennepin County. Instead power, gas, telecom, phone, and cable service providers temporarily close lanes to safely relocate their lines. For information about utility work, contact the service provider.
Project timeline
In 2024, crews will work in the east end of the project area, primarily along:
- County Road 25 from Lynn to Drew avenues
- Minnetonka Boulevard from Inglewood Avenue to County Road 25
- Cross streets and medians between Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 25, including Lynn, Joppa, Inglewood, Huntington, Glenhurst, and France avenues.
In 2025, crews will primarily work along the full project area of Minnetonka Boulevard.
Detour and access information
If you walk, bike or roll: We will maintain access to sidewalks and trails during construction whenever possible. There may be times when people walking and rolling will be routed around the construction area for safety.
If you use transit: Metro Transit bus service will be maintained throughout construction. In 2024, construction work isn't expected to affect routes. In 2025, some stops will be temporarily closed or relocated while Minnetonka Boulevard is reconstructed. Visit Metro Transit Rider Alerts for updates.
If you drive: In 2024 County Road 25 will remain open, however there will be lane restrictions. The intersections of County Road 25 and Lynn, Joppa, Inglewood, Huntington, Glenhurst, and France avenues will all close, but not at the same time. The service road on the south side of County Road 25 will remain open. Expect delays during construction. Consider an alternative route where possible. To keep the community safe, please follow the posted detours, drive the posted speed limit, and avoid cutting through on neighborhood streets.
If you live or own a business directly on the project area: We will maintain access to your driveway or entrance. Contact the project team with any specific concerns. Also be aware, construction activity and noise will generally be restricted to weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and possibly some Saturdays.
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