Osseo Road reconstruction

County Road 152 in North Minneapolis

Hennepin County is working to reconstruct Osseo Road (County Road 152) from Penn Avenue (County Road 2) to 49th Avenue in North Minneapolis.

Construction on the project began in the summer of 2023.

Project design layout (PDF)

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Project information

Improving the corridor

The existing roadway on Osseo Road (County Road 152) between 49th and Penn avenues (County Road 2) has reached the end of its service life and is due for reconstruction. The Osseo Road bridge over the Canadian Pacific railroad will also require rehabilitation work. 

Updates will be made focusing on safety and accessibility upgrades, Complete Streets elements and Green Streets elements.

When the project is complete, people will notice:  

A better ride with new roadway pavement and a redecked bridge
An improved experience for people walking, biking and rolling
Upgraded signals and lighting
Upgraded drainage and storm sewer infrastructure

Construction and detour information

On June 20, Osseo Road (County Road 152) will close between Victory Memorial Parkway and 49th Avenue North. This closure will remain in place until the fall of 2023.   

People driving are advised to use 44th and 49the avenues North for east-west travel and Humboldt Avenue North (County Road 57) for north-south travel. Humboldt Avenue is the only way to cross over the railroad tracks with Osseo Road closed. 

Using the signed detour and access routes will keep you from experiencing additional delays and getting frustrated. It will also help local streets stay safe for the individuals and families who live and play in the area. 

Local access will be maintained, and pedestrian access will be maintained on one side of the road for people walking or rolling. Crews will install temporary walking paths using rubber mats and temporary ramps for people using Victory Memorial parkway.  

Transit route changes

Northbound C and D Line and Route 5 will travel normally up to 44th Avenue, they will then detour along 45th Avenue to France Avenue before continuing onto Highway 100 and resuming regular routes on Brooklyn Boulevard.

Southbound routes will travel on Brooklyn Boulevard to Highway 100, France Avenue, 45th Avenue and then back to 44th Avenue.

For more information, consult Metro Transit’s detour page: metrotransit.org/rider-alerts

About the corridor

Osseo Road is part of County Road 152, which stretches from southern limits of Minneapolis up into Brooklyn Park. Recent changes and updates include:

In 2013, Osseo Road was reconfigured from a 4-lane to a 3-lane roadway with on-street bicycle facilities.

In 2022, Brooklyn Center completed reconstruction of Brooklyn Boulevard.

In 2023, Hennepin County completed reconstruction of 44th Avenue, Webber Parkway and a segment of Lyndale Avenue North in North Minneapolis.

Map of the project area on Osseo Road between 49th Avenue and Penn Avenue in North Minneapolis

METRO C and D Line projects

In June 2019, the METRO C Line bus rapid transit line opened. The C Line route runs between downtown Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center including on Osseo Road.

In December 2022, the METRO D Line bus rapid transit line opened. The D Line route runs between Bloomington and Brooklyn Center including on Osseo Road.

Learn more at Metro Transit's website.

Complete and Green Streets elements

Complete Streets elements

The updated design will include several Complete and Green Streets elements to improve the corridor for people walking, biking, using transit and driving.

These elements include: 

Sidewalks on both sides of the roadway
A trail along southbound Osseo Road
Pedestrian level lighting
Green boulevards
Trees, which will be planted by Hennepin County forestry after the project is complete
Trail and sidewalk extensions to 47th and Vincent avenues
Raised medians with pedestrian refuge between Victory Memorial Parkway and Penn Avenue intersection and at the 47th avenue intersection to help define the left turn lane at Victory Memorial Parkway and for additional pedestrian safety
Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at 47th Avenue to complement the proposed C-line bus rapid transit station and Queen Avenue to complement Minneapolis's recently completed Queen Avenue bike boulevard project.
METRO D Line bus stops at 47th Avenue

Green Streets elements

The project will construct 20 green stormwater infrastructure facilities, which include a rain garden and 19 subsurface water quality basins. The vast majority of the subsurface water quality basins are located within green boulevards and will support the trees planted by Hennepin County forestry after the project is complete.

As part of our efforts, the project will see a total reduction in stormwater runoff of 9,500 cubic feet annually, resulting in capture of more than 1,500 pounds of sediment and 4.7 pounds of phosphorus per year.

Public involvement

View the recording of our virtual open house

As part of our continuing engagement efforts, we hosted a virtual open house on June 7 to discuss the upcoming construction and what to expect from the project.

If you could not attend, you can still view the materials and watch the recording of the event.

Design outreach

2020 outreach

We appreciate all the feedback received from the community on the initial design in 2020.

Outreach summary for Summer 2020 (PDF)

You can still view the initial design (PDF) and provide additional input by email at osseoroad@hennepin.us.

Project staff hosted an online open house Thursday, July 23.

Project staff tabled at the North Market in Minneapolis to provide project updates on the Osseo Road project on February 25, 2020.

Project staff attended Council Member Phillipe Cunningham’s State of the 4th Ward event to provide information about the Osseo Road project on January 21, 2020.

2019 outreach

Project staff attended Camden neighborhood's Holiday on 44th event to inform people about the Osseo Road project on December 6, 2019.

Project staff hosted an open house on November 14, 2019.

Project staff hosted a walking tour on November 9, 2019.

Community survey

Prior to the design, Hennepin County evaluated opportunities to identify top priorities for improvements. Starting in November 2019, the project team conducted a survey and participated in online and in-person engagement with the goal of talking with community members and learning about ways to improve Osseo Road between Penn and 49th avenues.

We thank everyone who participated in the survey on how we can make this road work better for your community.

View some of the key findings based on survey responses, as well as social media and face-to-face interactions, in the community engagement summary (PDF).

Project leadership and partners

Hennepin County

Amanda Shotton, P.E.
Project manager (construction)
amanda.shotton@hennepin.us
612-384-8819

Amber Klein, P.E.
Project manager (design)
amber.klein@hennepin.us
612-596-0176

City of Minneapolis

Beverly Warmka
Project manager
beverly.warmka@minneapolismn.gov
612-673-3762

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