Bottineau Boulevard railroad intersections work

County Road 81 in Brooklyn Park

On Monday, April 24, Hennepin County will close Brooklyn Boulevard and 73rd Avenue North along the western side of Bottineau Boulevard (County Road 81) in Brooklyn Park.

Both closures are needed to complete roadwork near the railroad tracks that run parallel to Bottineau Boulevard. Work is expected to take several weeks.

The schedule for this project is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Access and detour

Bottineau Boulevard will remain open at both intersections, but both Brooklyn Boulevard and 73rd Ave North will be completely closed at the railroad tracks. Please follow official detour signs and refrain from cutting through neighborhoods. People should not use business parking lots as turnarounds.

Brooklyn Boulevard Detour

People driving on Brooklyn Boulevard or attempting to head westbound from Bottineau Boulevard should use the following detour:

Bottineau Boulevard
85th Avenue North
Highway 169
Brooklyn Boulevard

73rd Avenue North detour

Drivers attempting to access 73rd Avenue should use the following detour:

Bottineau Boulevard
West Broadway
68th Avenue North
Winnetka Avenue North

Project overview (PDF)

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Previous reconstruction work

History

Hennepin County and the City of Brooklyn Park partnered to reconstruct Bottineau Boulevard (County Road 81) between West Broadway and 83rd avenues, as well as Brooklyn Boulevard (County Road 130/152) between Xylon Avenue and Jolly Lane.

Improvements along the corridor included additional travel lanes, better access and connection to side streets and frontage roads, crosswalks, new traffic signal systems and improved stormwater systems. These improvements will make the road safer for all users, provide better traffic flow and reduce congestion and delays.

Primary Bottineau Boulevard reconstruction work is complete

Bottineau Boulevard (County Road 81) reconstruction between Brooklyn Boulevard (County Road 130/152) and 83rd Avenue has come to an end.

Improvements made along this segment of Bottineau Boulevard will make the road safer for all users and meet today's needs for travel in the area.

This segment now offers:

New pavement providing a smoother ride
Reconfigured travel lanes with additional through lanes, dedicated turn lanes and upgrade traffic signals to provide a safer and more efficient travel
Extended trail connections on the Crystal Lake Regional Trail along Bottineau Boulevard up to 85th Avenue (County Road 109)
New shared paths along Brooklyn Boulevard to improve connections for people walking, rolling and biking
Wider sidewalks, new curb ramps and accessible pedestrian signals that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards
Improved storm water management and updated utilities

Corridor information

Bottineau Boulevard (County Road 81) was originally constructed as part of the state’s trunk highway system. The roadway was last graded and paved in 1957. Before work began on the corridor, a county study found the roadway to be in fair to poor condition and in need of reconstruction rather than repaving. In addition, stormwater had not adequately treated along the corridor. Moreover, issues such as inadequate turn lanes and multiple access points compromise traffic flow and safety.

Corridor segments

West Broadway Avenue (County Road 8) to 85th Avenue (County Road 109):
Major construction completed in 2021
63rd Avenue to West Broadway Avenue:
Major construction completed in 2017
Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) to 63rd Avenue:
Completed in 2014
Bottineau Boulevard and 85th Avenue interchange with Highway 169:
Completed in 2011 by Minnesota Department of Transportation (not part of the county's five segments)
Highway 100 to Bass Lake Road (County Road 10):
Completed in 2008

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