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Traffic impacts
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All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction.
Current
Road closures
6 a.m. Mon, Aug. 31 through early November
- 113 Ave is closed to and from southbound Hwy 65
Lane closures
Tue, July 28 through late fall
- Watch for lane closures on Hwy 65 in both directions between 97th Ave. and 121st Ave./Paul Pkwy.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. Motorists can expect closures and detours during construction.
Road closures
6 a.m. Tue, Sept. 22 through mid-October
- 103rd Way is closed to and from southbound Hwy 65 at Blaine International Village
About this project
In 2026, we will begin a project to reconstruct Hwy 65 to improve safety and mobility between 97th Ave. and 121st Ave./Paul Pkwy. Northeast in Blaine. This project will improve travel time and reduce crashes along the highway.
Summary of work
- Reconstruct Hwy 65 as a freeway-design with grade-separated interchanges at:
- 99th Ave.
- 105th Ave.
- 109th Ave.
- 117th Ave./Cloud Dr.
- Reroute existing local street/driveway connections using frontage/backage roads between 97th Ave. and 109th Ave.
- Reconstruct existing sidewalk along the roadway to meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) standards
Project visualization
We will reconstruct Hwy 65 as a freeway-design with interchanges between 97th Ave. and 125th Ave./Main St. in Blaine. The video below provides a bird’s eye view of the future Hwy 65 from 97th Ave. north to 121st Ave./Paul Pkwy. with a view of the four new interchanges and other features.