The Most Notable Road Construction Projects In Minnesota For 2025

I think everyone in Minnesota looks forward to the change of seasons, especially when things start to warm up and everyone can get outside without having 17 layers on.

However, everyone in Minnesota also knows that while warmer weather brings more outdoor fun, it also brings something nobody enjoys: Road construction projects.

While they can create headaches for motorists, the Minnesota Department of Transportation notes that road construction projects are crucial because they help maintain and improve Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. They also improve safety and mobility while supporting jobs that will be worked on statewide.

So, let's all try to keep that in mind because MnDOT has a lot planned in 2025.

MnDOT Announces 2025 State Construction Projects

This week, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that it has nearly 180 road and bridge projects lined up this season, plus an additional 51 projects designed to improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings, and transit infrastructure.

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Minnesota travelers should prepare to slow down and use caution in construction work zones because these projects will begin ramping up in the coming weeks across the state.

Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger says drivers will soon see "more work zones, more lane closures and orange cones and, most importantly, more workers wearing their high visibility safety gear along the highway.

“We’re all safer when we pay close attention, slow down, remain patient, and work together to safely share the limited space in a work zone", Daubenberger added.

Significant Projects Scheduled This Year In Minnesota

While there are a lot of projects planned this year, MnDOT says these are among the most significant:

• In the Twin Cities metro area, five bridges will be repaired along I-94 in Minneapolis, including the Mississippi River bridge, which will require a full closure of eastbound I-94 between 11th Ave. S. and Franklin Ave. S.E. from 10 p.m. Friday, April 4 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 7.
• Other Twin Cities area projects include resurfacing Interstate 35W in Burnsville and repairing or replacing bridges at three locations; replacing or repairing bridges on I-494 between Edina and Richfield and over the Minnesota River, reconstructing Highway 5/East 7th Street and Highway 61/Arcade Street in St. Paul and Maplewood; repairing 34 bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94 in Minneapolis; repairing 11 bridges including the John Ireland Boulevard bridge along I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul; and adding a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids.
• The three-year I-35 Hinckley Bridge Replacement project will be completed this year. Crews will replace southbound I-35W bridges spanning the Grindstone River and a railroad.
• On Highway 12 from Litchfield to Cokato, crews will complete the two-year concrete repair, culvert, and accessibility improvements project.
• In northern Minnesota, crews are reconstructing Highway 371 through Hackensack to three lanes. The project will also add a center-turn lane, additional sidewalks, and parallel parking on both sides of the road and install a roundabout at the Highway 371/Cass County Road 5 intersection.
• Highway 10 through Wadena will be expanded to four lanes, plus resurfacing Highways 29 and 71, and other infrastructure improvements will begin this year.
• The 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead will enter the second of three years of construction. The project also includes constructing two underpasses under BNSF rail lines, paving, sidewalk improvements, utility replacements, and other improvements.
• Resurfacing eastbound I-94 from Rothsay to Fergus Falls.
• From Mankato to St. Peter, work on Highway 22 will begin to replace and repair bridges, install a new roundabout at the Le Sueur County Road 21/Highway 22 intersection, and improve lighting at intersections.
• Reconstructing Highway 19 in Marshall begins its first year of construction.

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Safety In Work Zones Is Crucial

MnDOT stresses that motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones, including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving heavy equipment, and slow or stopped traffic.

Following the guidelines below will help keep everyone safe:

• Obey posted speed limits: Remember, the fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
• Drive undistracted: This means avoiding using cell phones or mobile devices, adjusting the radio, and eating while in work zones.
• Move over: Give workers the room they need to safely complete their work.
• Check Your Route Before You Go: Motorists can get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
• Patience Is A Virtue: Expect delays, especially during peak travel times. It's never a bad idea to leave early to avoid the stress of slowed traffic and detours.
• Do The Zipper Merge: If a lane is closed due to construction, don't merge too soon. A zipper merge is when motorists use both lanes of traffic until reaching the defined merge area, and then alternate in "zipper" fashion into the open lane.
• Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
• Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

You can click the button below to see a statewide view of the 2025 construction season’s projects. You'll be able to access interactive maps linking to more detailed construction project websites, full project lists, and other information.