Highway 5

Green isle

About this project

Hwy 5 from north of 5th Street in Green Isle to Hwy 212 will be resurfaced in late summer 2020 to provide a smoother road surface, improved drainage and safer rural intersections. Traffic will be detoured during construction.

Summary of work

Repave road
Repair multiple culverts throughout the project
Add centerline and shoulder rumble strips
Extend turn lanes at various locations

Traffic impacts

Hwy 5 will be detoured during construction (starting in August)
Depending on destination points, motorists will have two detour options (east and west routes), outlined in the map

Hwy 5 detour map. Click for larger view.
Hwy 212 in Norwood Young America (from the junction of Hwy 25/5 to Hwy 34) will be under construction from Spring through Fall of 2020. To find out more, visit the Hwy 212 project website.

Road work continues to be a critical service. MnDOT is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of its employees, contractors and all Minnesotans. Crews continue to follow the guidance of state and federal health officials to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Schedule

Early 2020 - Final Design
July/August - October 2020 - Construction

Location

Hwy 5 from north of 5th Street in Green Isle to Hwy 212

Benefits

Improved pavement, smoother road surface
Safer rural intersections with turn lane extensions and removal of some highway access points
Better drainage with culvert repairs

Cost

$4.5 million