2025 construction overview
This year, we will replace Minnetonka Boulevard between Inglewood Avenue and Highway 100.
We will remove the current pavement, excavate a deep trench, and replace the aging watermain pipes and storm sewers. When all underground work is complete, we will pour the new concrete road. We’ll also construct shared use paths on both sides of the road and repave the ramps to and from northbound Highway 100.
Traffic impacts
Monday, July 21 through late July
Crews will continue concrete paving on Minnetonka Boulevard between Ottawa and Inglewood avenues. Closures and access will change frequently as work areas shift. This work may take a longer time because concrete needs to cure, or harden, to a certain strength. All dates are tentative and weather dependent. See a map of this closure
- Westbound Minnetonka Boulevard between Inglewood and Ottawa avenues is closed. Single lane eastbound open.
- Eastbound Minnetonka Boulevard between Highway 100 and Ottawa Avenue is closed. Single lane westbound open.
- To cross Minnetonka Boulevard in the construction area, use Ottawa or Salem avenues.
- You will not be able to cross Minnetonka Boulevard at Natchez, Monterey, Lynn, or Joppa avenues, and the intersections will be partially or fully closed.
- Joppa Avenue intersection: north and south sides closed
- Lynn Avenue intersection: south side closed
- Monterrey Avenue intersection: south side closed, north side open
- Natchez Avenue intersection: north side closed, south side open
July 14 - 18
Crews will begin concrete paving on Minnetonka Boulevard between Ottawa and Inglewood avenues. Closures and access will change frequently as work areas shift. This work can take a longer time because concrete needs to cure, or harden, to a certain strength. See a map of this closure
Road closures:
- Eastbound Minnetonka Boulevard between Ottawa Avenue South and Inglewood Avenue South is closed.
- Westbound Minnetonka Boulevard between Joppa Avenue South and Inglewood Avenue South is closed.
- You will not be able to cross Minnetonka Boulevard at Natchez, Monterey, Lynn, or Joppa avenues.
Local access:
- To get to locations on the north side of Minnetonka Boulevard, use eastbound on Minnetonka Boulevard from Ottawa Avenue to Joppa Avenue South.
- To get to locations on the south side of Minnetonka Boulevard, use southbound Ottawa Avenue and the service road to get to Natchez, Monterey, or Joppa avenues.
- To get to Lynn Avenue, travel northbound on Monterey Avenue and use the temporary gravel driveway.
April 28 through fall 2025
Minnetonka Boulevard is closed to through traffic between Highway 100 northbound exits and Lynn Avenue. Follow the posted detour using County Road 25.
- Eastbound detour (PDF)
- Westbound detour (PDF)
Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses using Ottawa Avenue as the designated north/south access route. Other cross streets will be closed at Minnetonka Boulevard, with no access and no turns. On the east end of the project area, Minnetonka Boulevard has reopened to local traffic between County Road 25 and Inglewood Avenue.
Plan ahead, expect delays, use posted detours whenever possible, and plan an alternative route.
Detour and access information
If you walk, bike or roll: We will maintain access to sidewalks and trails during construction whenever possible. There may be times when people walking and rolling will be routed around the construction area for safety.
If you use transit: Metro Transit stops on Minnetonka Boulevard will be closed and relocated during 2025 reconstruction. Visit Metro Transit rider alerts for updates.
If you drive: County Road 25 is open to through traffic in both directions. Minnetonka Boulevard is closed to through traffic from the northbound Highway 100 exits to County Road 25.
Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses using:
- A one-way eastbound lane from Ottawa Avenue to Lynn Avenue
- A one-way westbound lane from Ottawa Avenue to Highway 100
- Other side streets are closed at Minnetonka Boulevard, and traffic will not be able to cross.
You can access City Hall from the south using Raleigh Avenue.
The ramps to and from northbound Highway 100 will close for repaving for approximately two weeks in fall.
Expect delays during construction. Consider an alternative route where possible. To keep the community safe, please follow the posted detours, drive the posted speed limit, and avoid cutting through on neighborhood streets.
If you live or own a business directly on the project area: We will maintain access to your driveway or entrance. Contact the project team with any specific concerns. Also be aware, construction activity and noise will generally be restricted to weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., and possibly some Saturdays.
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