I-90/Hwy 52 interchange reconstruction

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About this project

Summary of work

Construction is scheduled 2024-2026 to make changes to the I-90/Hwy 52 interchange to improve safety and reduce delays. Work started July 15, 2024.

• 2024: Construct temporary crossovers and begin new ramps and loops
• 2025: Construct new eastbound I-90 bridge, flyover bridge over Hwy 52 and portion of new ramps and loops
• 2026: Construct new westbound I-90 bridge and remaining portion of new ramps and loops

Improvements

A new feature, a flyover ramp, for southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-90, will solve several problems:

• Remove 92% of left-hand turns, reducing the risk for t-bone crashes
• The dedicated ramp will get rid of the line of vehicles that wait to turn

New ramps will reduce the run-off-the-road crashes:

• Changing the angles will allow for better, more controlled entrance/exit
• Lengthened accelerations lanes will also improve conditions

The bridge replacements will allow for:

• Relocation of the bridge piers that block the view of on-coming traffic
• Improved bridges that will last another 60 years or more

Traffic impacts

Check www.511mn.org or the free mobile app to see current traffic impacts. The below dates are subject to change.

The following will be closed during 2025 construction:

• Hwy 52 closed, south of eastbound I-90 on-ramp
• Northbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-90 on-ramp closed
• Northbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-90 on-ramp closed
• Eastbound I-90 off-ramp to Hwy 52 closed
• Eastbound I-90 bridge traffic will be reduced to one-lane in each direction on westbound I-90 while the new eastbound I-90 bridge is constructed

Temporary closures during 2025:

• Closure for five days of the southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-90 on-ramp during the eastbound I-90 bridge removal
• Five separate one-day closures during the construction of the new eastbound I-90 bridge for the placement and removal of the falsework and for the bridge deck pour

The following will remain open during 2025 construction:

• Westbound I-90 off-ramp to northbound Hwy 52
• Southbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-90 on-ramp
• Southbound Hwy 52 to eastbound I-90 on-ramp