Urban non-freeway/non-expressway pavement projects
MnDOT District 3
Learn more about how MnDOT evaluates and selects urban pavement projects
MnDOT scores stretches of highway based on a pavement need when selecting projects to include in the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan. MnDOT scores and prioritizes urban non-freeway/non-expressway pavement projects separately from the normal pavement scoring process, because of their complexity, utilities and other infrastructure and level of required local coordination and public involvement. In many instances, these roads function both as state highways and as city streets. These pavement projects can be on either National Highway System or non-NHS.
Freeways have full access control (no driveways, signals or at-grade intersections). Expressways have partial access control (limited or no driveways, few and widely spaced intersections, and may include some grade separated crossings). Both are high speed roads designed to facilitate longer trips.
For the purposes of this scoring category, MnDOT uses a flexible, context-based definition of urban. This includes areas with medium-to-high density adjacent development with small to medium setbacks, and in some instances no setback. This includes both residential, industrial and commercial areas. In some instances, the urban context may cover less than a quarter mile.
Urban pavement projects are scored and selected within each district. Potential pavement projects are identified by the Highway Pavement Management Application (HPMA) and by MnDOT District staff.
Once selected, MnDOT then identifies and evaluates alternatives and other needs, legal requirements, issues and opportunities in coordination with local partners, and considers public input. In the process, non-pavement work may be added to a pavement project or a pavement project may be combined with a nearby bridge project. The department follows a context-sensitive complete streets approach, which considers the needs of all users. The final project may address a substantial number of needs beyond the pavement need that precipitated the project. Projects may move years based on local coordination, project delivery, timing of other nearby construction projects, and funding shifts.
What was selected
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How the projects scored
The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed. View more detailed scores (Excel).
Last updated December 2024
| Score | Route | Community | Description | High-Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | MN210 | Aitkin | Hwy 210 from Hwy 169 to to the Ripple River Bridge | $15,723,000 | 2032 | 0118-23 |
| 70 | MN15 | Saint Cloud/Sauk Rapids | Resurface MN 15 from Stearns CSAH 47 in St Augusta to Benton CSAH 33 Entrance Ramp in Sauk Rapids | $21,100,000 | 2033 | 7303-1073903 |
| 65 | US169 | Aitkin | Hwy 169 from Westwood Dr to the South Junction of Hwy 210 | $4,166,000 | 2032 | 0115-56 |
| 53 | MN84 | Pine River | Resurface MN 84 from Jct MN 371 to 5th St in Pine River or reconstruct | $1,200,000 | 2033 | 1110-1090924 |
| 53 | MN95 | Cambridge | From Fern St to Fillmore St in Cambridge | $17,100,000 | 2026 | 3006-39 |
| 50 | MN55 | Annandale | From Poplar Ave to 0.25 miles east of Annandale Blvd in Annandale | $10,300,000 | 2025 | 8606-63 |
| 25 | MN210 | Baxter | From 0.26 Mi W of Timberwood Dr to Baxter Dr in Baxter | $5,903,000 | 2025 | 1805-81 |
| 25 | MN27 | Wahkon | Reconstruction MN 27 from 0.1 Mi W of 1st St to 200 feet E of 3rd St in Wahkon; | $2,821,154 | 2026 | 4804-23 |
| 24 | MN22 | Eden Valley | Thin mill and overlay from MN55 to Hutchenson Ave | $240,000 | Not Selected |
Previous years
| Score | Route | Community | Description | High-Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | MN210 | Aitkin | Hwy 210 from Hwy 169 to to the Ripple River Bridge | $5,727,000 | 2032 | 0118-23 |
| 70 | MN15 | Saint Cloud/Sauk Rapids | Resurface MN 15 from Stearns CSAH 47 in St Augusta to Benton CSAH 33 Entrance Ramp in Sauk Rapids | $12,000,000 | 2032 | 7303-1073903 |
| 65 | US169 | Aitkin | Hwy 169 from Westwood Dr to the South Junction of Hwy 210 | $4,166,000 | 2032 | 0115-56 |
| 53 | MN84 | Pine River | Resurface MN 84 from Jct MN 371 to 5th St in Pine River or reconstruct | $2,000,000 | 2032 | 1110-1090924 |
| 53 | MN95 | Cambridge | From Fern St to Fillmore St in Cambridge | $10,100,000 | 2026 | 3006-39 |
| 50 | MN55 | Annandale | From Poplar Ave to 0.25 miles east of Annandale Blvd in Annandale | $11,900,000 | 2025 | 8606-63 |
| 35 | MN23 | St. Cloud | Reconstruction from 4th Ave S to Benton County Road 1 | $33,400,000 | There is a segment of TH10 associated w/this project | |
| 25 | MN210 | Baxter | From 0.26 Mi W of Timberwood Dr to Baxter Dr in Baxter | $4,500,000 | 2025 | 1805-81 |
| 25 | MN27 | Reconstruction MN 27 from 0.1 Mi W of 1st St to 200 feet E of 3rd St in Wahkon; | $2,100,000 | 2026 | 4804-23 | |
| 24 | MN22 | Eden Valley | Thin mill and overlay from MN55 to Hutchenson Ave | $240,000 | Not Selected |
| Score | Route | Community | Description | High-Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | MN210 | Aitkin | Hwy 210 from Hwy 169 to to the Ripple River Bridge | $5,300,000 | 2030 | 0118-23 |
| 70 | MN15 | Saint Cloud/Sauk Rapids | Resurface MN 15 from Stearns CSAH 47 in St Augusta to Benton CSAH 33 Entrance Ramp in Sauk Rapids | $12,500,000 | 2032 | 7303-1073903 |
| 65 | US169 | Aitkin | Hwy 169 from Westwood Dr to the South Junction of Hwy 210 | $3,856,000 | 2030 | 0115-56 |
| 60 | US71 | Menahga | Medium mill and overlay from 3rd St SE to MN87 | $7,700,000 | Not Selected | Cost includes rural mill and overlay |
| 53 | MN84 | Pine River | Resurface MN 84 from Jct MN 371 to 5th St in Pine River or reconstruct | $500,000 | 2031 | 1110-1090924 |
| 53 | MN95 | Cambridge | From Fern St to Fillmore St in Cambridge | $12,000,000 | 2026 | 3006-39 |
| 50 | MN55 | Annandale | From Poplar Ave to 0.25 miles east of Annandale Blvd in Annandale | $8,050,000 | 2025 | 8606-63 |
| 45 | US12 | Delano | Medium mill and overlay from 72nd St to Wright/Hennepin County Line | $2,700,000 | Not Selected | |
| 43 | MN25 | Buffalo | Reconstruct MN 25, from 0.2 mile north of Settlers Parkway to 1st St S in Buffalo. | $10,863,055 | 2023 | 8604-37 |
| 25 | MN210 | Baxter | From 0.26 Mi W of Timberwood Dr to Baxter Dr in Baxter | $4,500,000 | 2025 | 1805-81 |
| 25 | MN27 | Reconstruction MN 27 from 0.1 Mi W of 1st St to 200 feet E of 3rd St in Wahkon; | $2,100,000 | 2026 | 4804-23 | |
| 24 | MN22 | Eden Valley | Thin mill and overlay from MN55 to Hutchenson Ave | $240,000 | Not Selected |
| Score | Route | Community | Description | High-Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | US169 | Aitkin | Reconstruction from Westwood Rd to MN210 | $6,020,000 | 2031 | D1 Funding |
| 70 | MN23 | Waite Park | Medium mill and overlay from 10th Ave to MN15 | $9,920,000 | 2026 | Cost includes part of a rural mill and overlay |
| 70 | MN15 | St. Cloud | Medium mill and overlay from MN23 to County Road 33 | $12,000,000 | 2031 | The project cost is part of a larger rural mill and overlay. |
| 65 | MN25 | Monticello/Big Lake | Medium mill and overlay from I94 to US10 | $4,740,000 | 2030 | Cost includes rural portion |
| 65 | MN210 | Aitkin | Reconstruction from US169 to Ripple River Bridge | $6,180,000 | 2031 | D1 Funding |
| 62 | US169 | Vineland | Medium mill and overlay from Vineland to Ojibwe Dr | $12,890,000 | 2031 | Cost includes rural mill and overlay |
| 62 | MN210 | Deerwood | Medium mill and overlay from 1000 ft from MN6 to .4 miles east of MN6 in Deerwood | $2,630,000 | 2027 | Costs include rural mill and overlay |
| 60 | US10 | Big Lake | Reconstruction from MN25 to Eagle Lake Rd | $7,808,000 | 2029 | |
| 60 | MN23 | St. Cloud | Medium mill and overlay from MN 15 to 4th av S | $5,530,000 | 2029 | |
| 60 | MN65 | Mora | Reconstruction from .8 miles north of MN23 to .4 miles north of MN23 | $4,490,000 | 2029 | Project cost includes rural portion |
| 60 | US71 | Menahga | Medium mill and overlay from 3rd St SE to MN87 | $7,700,000 | 2027 | Cost includes rural mill and overlay |
| 60 | MN210 | Brainerd | Reconstruction from Baxter Dr to 1.6 miles east of MN25 | $23,000,000 | 2025 | |
| 58 | MN23 | Milaca | Reconstruction from south end of bridge 48030 to 105th Ave | $12,100,000 | 2026 | |
| 58 | MN25 | Buffalo | Reclaim and overlay from 14th St to 1.6 miles north of MN55 | $8,100,000 | 2026 | Cost is part of a larger rural reclaim project |
| 57 | MN371 | Baxter | Reclaim and overlay from MN 210 to Crow Wing County Road 77/49 | $15,650,000 | 2030 | Project cost includes rural portion |
| 55 | US71 | Long Prairie | Reconstruction from 230th to Todd County Road 56 | $11,190,000 | 2030 | Project cost includes rural portion |
| 55 | US169 | Garrison | Reconstruction from Garrision to Pike Road | $5,000,000 | 2025 | |
| 54 | MN25 | Pierz | Medium mill and overlay from MN27 to 4th Ave N | $580,000 | Not Selected | New Project |
| 53 | MN95 | Cambridge | Reconstruction from Fern St to Davis St | $12,000,000 | 2025 | |
| 53 | MN84 | Pine River | Thick mill and overlay from MN371 to Pine River | $500,000 | 2031 | |
| 52 | MN23 | Foley | Medium mill and overlay from MN25 to .5 miles east of MN25 | $100,000 | 2030 | |
| 52 | MN87 | Backus | Medium mill and overlay from C&G in Backus to MN371 | $90,000 | Not Selected | New Project |
| 50 | US10 | St. Cloud | Reconstruction from Railroad crossing to 15th Ave | $33,700,000 | 2023 | There is a segment of TH23 associated w/this project. |
| 50 | MN55 | Buffalo | Medium mill and overlay from MN25 to Wright County Road 134 | $4,350,000 | 2028 | |
| 49 | MN27 | Little Falls | Medium mill and overlay from 9th St NE to US 10 | $1,110,000 | 2027 | |
| 49 | US71 | Wadena | Full mill and replace from Franklin Ave to Elm Ave | $7,300,000 | 2025 | |
| 48 | MN6 | Remer | Reconstruction from west of MN200 to east of MN | $2,100,000 | 2022 | |
| 47 | MN238 | Upsala | Medium mill and overlay from Walnut Ave to 3rd Ave | $1,420,000 | 2029 | |
| 45 | US12 | Delano | Medium mill and overlay from 72nd St to Wright/Hennepin County Line | $2,700,000 | 2027 | |
| 45 | US71 | Sauk Centre | Reconstruction from I94 to 4th St N | $11,300,000 | 2026 | |
| 44 | US10 | Motley | Medium mill and overlay from Todd County line to Long Prairie River | $2,700,000 | 2028 | |
| 44 | MN371 | Pine River | Medium mill and overlay from Norway Brook to Cass County Road 2 | $4,330,000 | 2027 | Project cost includes rural portion |
| 44 | MN107 | Braham | Reconstruction within Braham city limits | $3,000,000 | 2027 | Cost includes rural mill and overlay |
| 43 | MN25 | Buffalo | Reconstruction from Bradshaw Ave to 1st St | $2,420,000 | 2023 | |
| 35 | MN23 | St. Cloud | Reconstruction from 4th Ave S to Benton County Road 1 | $33,400,000 | 2023 | There is a segment of TH10 associated w/this project |
| 28 | MN55 | Annandale | Reconstruction from Wright County Road 5 to reference point 143 | $5,100,000 | 2023 | |
| 25 | MN25 | Buffalo | Thin mill and overlay from 1st St to 14th St | $770,000 | 2030 | |
| 25 | MN241 | St. Michael | Minor CPR and diamond grinding with overlay from Wright County Road 19 to I94 | $2,030,000 | 2030 | |
| 24 | US10 | Staples | Medium mill and overlay from Staples City limits to 1st Ave BE | $2,900,000 | 2027 | |
| 24 | MN22 | Eden Valley | Thin mill and overlay from MN55 to Hutchenson Ave | $240,000 | Not Selected | New Project |
| 22 | MN210 | Aitkin | Unbonded overlay from Ripple River Bridge to Aitkin County Road 81/12 | $20,000,000 | 2022 | |
| 19 | MN287 | Long Prairie | Thin mill and overlay from 9th St to US71 | $970,000 | 2025 | |
| 9 | MN23 | Foley | Reconstruction from MN25 to Benton County Road 15 | $15,000,000 | 2022 | Cost includes rural mill and overlay |
| Score | Route | Community | Description | High-Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | US 71 | Wadena | Reconstruction from Franklin Ave to Elm Ave in Wade a | $5,100,000 | 2025 | |
| 80 | MN 371 | Walker | Reconstruction from Highland Dr to Hwy 34 in Walker | $7,000,000 | 2027 | |
| 75 | US 10 | Elk River | Mill and overlay from Norfolk/Elk River to Main st in Elk River | $400,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 75 | MN 25 | Buffalo | Reconstruction from Bradshaw Ave to 1st St in Buffalo | $1,300,000 | 2023 | |
| 73 | MN 25 | Monticello | Reconstruction from 7th St left turn to Hwy12/Nelson Blvd in Monticello | $1,500,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 67 | MN 65 | Mora | Reconstruction from Ann River to Hwy 23 in Mora | $5,700,000 | 2029 | |
| 65 | MN 23 | St. Cloud | Mill and overlay from Stearns County Road 15 to West of 4th Ave in Saint Cloud | $1,700,000 | 2027 | |
| 63 | MN 84 | Pine River | Reconstruction from Hwy 371 to east of Pine River Bridge in Pine River | $2,300,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 62 | US 71 | Long Prairie | Reconstruction from 230th St to Todd County Road 56 in Long Prairie | $7,900,000 | 2030 | |
| 60 | MN 25 | Monticello | Thin mill and overlay from 4 lane section to I-94 Bridge in Monticello | $1,000,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 60 | MN 27 | Little Falls | Mill and overlay from 9th St NE to 19th St in Little Falls | $1,200,000 | 2027 | |
| 60 | US 169 | Vineland | Mill and overlay from 4 lane section to Ojibwe Dr in Vineland | $1,100,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 58 | MN 25 | Pierz | Mill and overlay from Hwy 27 to 4th Ave in Pierz | $300,000 | Not Selected | Not district priority. Will continue to monitor pavement performance. |
| 58 | MN 55 | Annandale | Mill and overlay from County Road 5 to Hwy 24 in Annandale | $200,000 | 2022 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP) |
| 55 | MN 95 | Cambridge | Reconstruction from Fern st to Davis St in Cambridge | $9,000,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 55 | MN 210 | Brainerd | Thin mill and overlay from Baxter City limits to 3rd St NW in Brainerd | $2,500,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 54 | US 71 | Sauk Centre | Reconstruction from North end of bridge over I-94 to 4th St in Sauk Centre | $13,700,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 53 | MN 210 | Aitkin | Mill and overlay from Hwy169 to Ripple River Bridge in Aitkin | $4,300,000 | 2028 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 50 | MN 23 | St. Cloud | Reconstruction from 4th Ave to Benton County Road 1 in Saint Cloud | $8,600,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 48 | MN 6 | Remer | Mill and overlay from West to East Jct of Hwy 200 in Remer | $200,000 | 2022 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP) |
| 48 | US 169 | Garrison | Reconstruction from Division to Pike Rd in Garrison | $4,000,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 45 | US 10 | Elk River | Mill and overlay from 185th ave to Norfolk/Elk River City Limits | $1,900,000 | 2021 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP) |
| 45 | US 10 | Big Lake | Mill and overlay from Hwy 25 to 185th Ave in Big Lake | $12,800,000 | 2028 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 44 | MN 210 | Crosby | Reconstruction from 6th Ave to East end of Hospital Parking Lot | $4,700,000 | 2021 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2022 STIP) |
| 43 | MN 238 | Albany | Diamond Grinding from I-94 to Stearns County Road 10 in Albany | $100,000 | Not Selected | |
| 40 | MN 371 | Hackensack | Reconstruction from Cass County Road 40 to Cass County Road 5 in Hackensack | $4,000,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 39 | US 10 | Staples | Mill and overlay from West Limits of Staples to 1st Ave NW | $2,900,000 | 2027 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 35 | US 12 | Delano | Mill and overlay from 72nd St to Wright/Hennepin County Line in Delano | $2,900,000 | 2027 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 30 | US 10 | Long Prairie | Mill and overlay from Todd County Line to north of Long Prairie River | $3,200,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 29 | MN 29 | Wadena | Mill and overlay from .4 miles south of Hwy 71 to Hwy 71 in Wadena | $800,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 28 | MN 23 | Milaca | Reconstruction from Bridge 48030 to 105th Ave in Milaca | $9,400,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 27 | US 12 | Cokato | Minor Rehabilitation from Meeker/Wright County Line to W Cokato City limits | $400,000 | 2027 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP). Segment funded by D8 |
| 27 | MN 287 | Long Prairie | Mill and overlay from 9th St to Hwy71 in Long Prairie | $900,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| 24 | MN 27 | Long Prairie | Chip seal from Hwy 71 to 9th St NE in Long Prairie | $200,000 | Not Selected | |
| 23 | MN 22 | Eden Valley | Chip seal from Meeker/Stearns County Line to Hutchenson Ave in Eden Valley | $200,000 | Not Selected | |
| 22 | MN 6 | Emily | Thin mill and overlay from .25 miles south of Crow Wing County Road 1 to .4 miles south of County Road 1 in Emily | $200,000 | Not Selected | |
| 21 | MN 4 | Lake Henry | Thin mill and overlay from Stearns County Road 19 to Cartway Drive near Lake Henry | $100,000 | Not Selected | |
| 20 | MN 25 | Buffalo | Thin mill and overlay from 1st st to 14th St in Buffalo | $1,100,000 | 2030 | Conditions on the ground are expected to deteriorate faster than the model predicts |
| 12 | US 71 | Elrosa | Chip seal from southern limits of Elrosa to northern City limits | $200,000 | Not Selected | |
| 45 | MN 27 | Mille Lacs | Reconstruction from 1st st to 3rd St in Wahkon | $2,000,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2029 CHIP) |
| Score | Community | Route | Description | High level construction cost estimate for planning purposes | Year Planned (FY) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Wadena | US71 | Reconstruction from Franklin Ave to Elm Ave | $3,500,000 | 2025 | |
| 79 | Sauk Centre | US71 | Reconstruction from I-94 to 4th St | $16,000,000 | 2025 | |
| 75 | Buffalo | MN25 | Reconstruction from Bradshaw Ave to 1st St | $6,200,000 | 2023 | |
| 75 | Elk River | US10 | Medium mill and overlay from Norfolk to Main St | $400,000 | Not selected | Only westbound segment is considered in poor condition, waiting to program with eastbound section |
| 67 | Mora | MN65 | Reconstruction from 0.8 miles north of Hwy 23 to 0.4 miles north of Hwy 23 | $6,800,000 | 2028 | |
| 66 | Long Prairie | US71 | Reconstruction from Long Prairie River Bridge to Todd County Road 56 | $5,900,000 | Not selected | Not a current district priority, but will continue to monitor pavement performance |
| 65 | St. Cloud | MN23 | Medium mill and overlay from Highway 15 to Railroad Bridge near Highway 10 | $5,800,000 | 2028 | |
| 65 | Brainerd | MN210 | Thin mill and overlay from Baxter to 3rd St NW | $2,500,000 | 2025 | |
| 65 | Pine River | MN84 | Reconstruction from Highway 371 to Pine River Bridge | $4,600,000 | Not selected | Not a current district priority, but will continue to monitor pavement performance |
| 60 | Cambridge | MN95 | Reconstruction from Fern St to Davis St | $8,600,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP) |
| 60 | Monticello | MN25 | Medium mill and overlay from Monticello to I-94 | $800,000 | 2029 | Coordinated with a larger pavement project on Highway 25 |
| 48 | Eden Valley | MN22 | Reconstruction from Meeker/Stearns County line to Hutchenson Ave | $3,200,000 | Not selected | |
| 43 | Genola | MN25 | Thin mill and overlay from Highway 27 to 4th Ave N | $400,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP) |
| 35 | Little Falls | MN27 | Thin mill and overlay from 127th Ave to 9th St | $1,100,000 | Not selected | |
| 34 | Milaca | MN23 | Reconstruction from South end of Bridge 48030 to 0.1 mile east of 48030 | $5,500,000 | 2025 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP) |
| 30 | Albany | MN238 | Minor concrete pavement rehabilitation from Railroad Ave to Stearns County Road 54 | $200,000 | Not selected | |
| 27 | Remer | MN6 | Thin mill and overlay from East Junction of Highway 200 to West Junction Highway 200 | $500,000 | Not selected | |
| 16 | Ironton | MN210 | Thin mill and overlay from 6th Ave to East end of hospital parking lot | $1,100,000 | Not selected | |
| 15 | Waukon | MN27 | Reconstruction from 85th Ave to Hennepin Ave | $1,200,000 | 2024 | Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP) |