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