Capital Improvement Program

This includes bridge assets on and across the county’s roadway system.

Replace

CSAH 10 – Bridge #90462 over Rush Creek in Corcoran

This project will replace Bridge #90462 along County Road 10 over Rush Creek in Corcoran. The project will replace the existing bridge structure with a new structure that will be designed to achieve a 75-year service life. It is anticipated that the new bridge will include a wider deck to provide shoulder space for people walking and biking along the corridor.

CSAH 10 – Bridge #91131 at Bass Lake Road over Twin Lakes in Brooklyn Center and Crystal

This project will replace Bridge #91131 along Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10) at Twin Lakes in the Brooklyn Center and Crystal. The project will replace the deteriorating structure with a modern pre-cast box culvert that will be designed to provide a 75-year service life. 

CSAH 17 – Bridge #90475 along France Avenue at Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington

This project will replace Bridge #90475 along France Avenue (CSAH 17) at Nine Mile Creek in Bloomington. This project will replace the deteriorating structure with a modern pre-cast box culvert that will be designed to provide a 75-year service life.

CSAH 26 – Bridge #90627 over Painter Creek in Minnetrista

This project will replace Bridge #90627 along County Road 26 (CR 26) over Painter Creek in Minnetrista. The project will replace the existing bridge with a new structure that will be designed to achieve a 75-year service life, and will better accommodate multimodal users by introducing a wider bridge deck for additional shoulder space.

CSAH 31 – Bridge #90489 along Xerxes Avenue over Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis

This project will replace Bridge #90489 along Xerxes Avenue (County Road 31) over Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis. The project will replace the existing bridge with a new structure that will be designed to achieve a 75-year service life and will better accommodate multimodal users by reallocating space within the existing right of way. 

CSAH 40 – Bridge #94282 at along Glenwood Avenue at Bassett Creek in Minneapolis

This project will replace the existing Bridge #94282 along Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) over Bassett Creek in Minneapolis. The specific type of improvement has not yet been determined; however, county staff will investigate options to preserve the existing structure as part of the project development process. 

CSAH 121 – Bridge #90617 along Fernbrook Lane over Rush Creek in Maple Grove

This project will replace Bridge #90617 along CSAH 121 (Fernbrook Lane) over Rush Creek in Maple Grove. The project will replace the deteriorating structure with a modern concrete box culvert that will be designed to provide a 75-year service life. In an effort to better accommodate people biking and walking, it is anticipated that a wider bridge deck will be introduced.

CSAH 146 – Bridge #90623 along Brown Road over the Luce Line Regional Trail in Orono

This project will replace Bridge #90623 along Brown Road (CSAH 146) over the Luce Line Regional Trail in Orono. The project will introduce a new bridge structure that is designed for a 75-year service life. The completion of this project will ensure that a grade separated crossing of the Luce Line Regional Trail is retained to eliminate conflicts for people walking and biking along the trail underneath the bridge.

CSAH 152 – Bridge #91333 along Washington Avenue over Bassett Creek in Minneapolis

This project will replace Bridge #91333 along Washington Avenue N (CSAH 152) over Bassett Creek in Minneapolis. At this time, the specific type of improvement has not been identified.

CSAH 158 – Bridge #4510 along Vernon Avenue over the Canadian Pacific Railroad in Edina

Visit the Vernon Avenue project page.

Rehabilitate

CSAH 52 – Bridges #27537, #27538, and #27636 along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) at the Mississippi River in Minneapolis

This project will recondition existing Bridges #27537, #27538, and #27636 along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The project will consist of repainting the iconic Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) Bridge and the two approach bridges located immediately to the east. Project activities are anticipated to include sandblasting and repainting the steel beam network which supports the concrete bridge deck.

CSAH 81 – Bridges #27006, #27007, & #27008 along West Broadway Avenue over Lowry Avenue N (CSAH 153) in Minneapolis/Robbinsdale

Visit the West Broadway Avenue project page.

This includes catch basins, culverts, curb and gutter, slopes, and storm sewers.

Improvements

Along Rebecca Park Trail (CSAH 50) from the west county line to TH 55 in Greenfield and Independence

This project will replace culverts and stabilize slopes along Rebecca Park Trail (CSAH 50) between Greenfield and Independence.

This includes multimodal facilities (e.g. bike lanes), lighting, guardrails, medians, pedestrian ramps, retaining walls, streetscaping, and utility burial.

General

Improve Penn Avenue (CSAH 2) from I-394 to 44th Avenue in Minneapolis

Visit the Penn Avenue project page. 

Bikeways

Along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) and 1st Avenue from Main Street to 8th Street SE in the Minneapolis

Visit the Hennepin Avenue project page. 

Along University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) and 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) from I-35W to Oak Street SE in Minneapolis

Visit the University Avenue project page.

Improvements along the Midtown Greenway east of Garfield Avenue in Minneapolis

Visit the Midtown Greenway access page.

Bus Rapid Transit

B Line arterial BRT additional scope in Minneapolis

Visit the Lake Street improvements page.

D Line arterial BRT locally-requested scope in Minneapolis

This is a multimodal project to make intersection improvements at six locations along the proposed D Line Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (ABRT) service in the City of Minneapolis.

Pedestrian and trails

Multi-use trail along Mill Street (CSAH 82) from south county line to 2nd Street in Excelsior and Shorewood

Visit the Mill Street project page.

Pedestrian improvements along Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) from Penn Avenue (CSAH 2) to Bryant Avenue in Minneapolis

This is a multimodal improvements project along Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) from Penn Avenue (CSAH 2) to Bryant Avenue in Minneapolis. The project will replace existing pedestrian ramps and install Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at intersections along the corridor.

Pedestrian safety improvements along 42nd Street (CSAH 42) in Minneapolis

Visit the 42nd Street project page.

Safety

Improvements along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway in Golden Valley

This is a safety project along Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) at Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway in Golden Valley. The project will improve safety, mobility, and accessibility for all users by replacing and upgrading the existing traffic signal systems to the latest technologies, and will complement the future Three Rivers Park District Basset Creek Regional Trail Project.

Improvements along France Avenue (CSAH 17) from American Boulevard to 76th Street in Bloomington

This is a safety project along France Avenue (CSAH 17) from American Boulevard to 76th Street in Bloomington and Edina. This project will be coordinated with MnDOT's I-494 MnPASS project.

This includes pavement (bituminous and concrete) and railroad crossings.

Construct

Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5)

• From Blaisdell Avenue to Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis
• From Lyndale Avenue (CSAH 22) to Blaisdell Avenue in Minneapolis

Visit the Franklin Avenue project page.

Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) from Aldrich Avenue to the I-394 Bridge in Minneapolis

Visit the Glenwood Avenue project page. 

Lowry Avenue NE (CSAH 153) in Minneapolis

• From Washington Street NE to Johnson Street NE
• From Marshall Street NE to Washington Street NE in Minneapolis

Visit the Lowry Avenue project page.

Lyndale Avenue (CSAH 22) from Bridge #27243 over HCRRA to Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) in Minneapolis

Visit the Lyndale Avenue project page.

Minnetonka Boulevard (CSAH 5) from Trunk Highway 100 to France Avenue (CSAH 17) in St. Louis Park

Visit the Minnetonka Boulevard project page.

Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52)

From 89th Street to American Boulevard – Phase I in Bloomington

This project will reconstruct Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) from 89th Street to American Boulevard in Bloomington. The project will reconstruct existing assets such as pavement, curb, storm water structures, sidewalk and traffic signals. Multimodal strategies such as pedestrian crossing enhancements (curb extensions, raised medians, and crossing beacons), bikeway accommodations, and streetscaping features will also be considered.

From 77th Street to 66th Street in Richfield

This is a reconstruction project along Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) from 77th Street to 66th Street (CSAH 53) in Richfield. The project will reconstruct existing assets, including pavement, curb, storm water structures, sidewalk, and traffic signals. Multimodal strategies (such as curb extensions, raised medians, and crossing beacons), bikeway accommodations, and streetscaping features will also be considered.

Osseo Rd (CSAH 152) from Penn Avenue (CSAH 2) to 49th Avenue in Minneapolis

Visit the Osseo Road project page.

Sunset Drive (CSAH 51) from Shoreline Drive to Shadywood Road (CSAH 19) in Spring Park

Visit the Sunset Drive project page.

Wayzata Boulevard (CSAH 112) east of CSAH 6 to Willow Drive in Long Lake and Orono

Visit the Wayzata Boulevard project page.

Participate

City-led expansion project at 77th Street (TH 77) in Richfield

This is a participation project led by Richfield. The project extends 77th Street under TH 77 from Bloomington Avenue to Longfellow Avenue, and will consist of a four-lane divided roadway, with a sidewalk facility on the south side and a multi-use trail on the north side to connect to the Nine Mile Creek Trail and the Intercity Trail.

City-led reconstruction project along Humboldt Avenue (CSAH 57) in Brooklyn Center

This is a participation project in the reconstruction of Humboldt Avenue (CSAH 57) from 53rd Avenue to 57th Avenue in Brooklyn Center. It is anticipated that the project would upgrade the corridor to better serve its users, and include elements such as new pavement, curb and gutter, and upgraded ADA accommodations.

City-led rehabilitation project along Troy Lane (CSAH 101) from 74th Avenue to 83rd Avenue in Maple Grove

Visit the Troy Lane project page.  

City-led rehabilitation project of Brooklyn Boulevard (CSAH 152) from Bass Lake Road (CSAH 10) to I-694 in Brooklyn Center

Visit the Brooklyn Boulevard project page. 

MnDOT's expansion project at 85th Avenue (TH 252) in Brooklyn Park

Construct interchange at the intersection of 85th Avenue (CSAH 109) and TH 252 in Brooklyn Park. This project is tied to the overall TH 252 Corridors of Commerce Project.

MnDOT's interchange project at Lake Street (CSAH 3) and Hiawatha Avenue (TH 55) in Minneapolis

Visit the Lake Street project page.

MnDOT's interchange project at Rockford Road (CSAH 9) and Trunk Highway 169 in Plymouth/New Hope

This is a project to participate in MnDOT's reconstruction of Rockford Road (CSAH 9) at TH 169 in Plymouth and New Hope. This project Includes new bridge and a folded diamond interchange, addition of trail on both sides, replacement of the traffic signal at Gettysburg Avenue, concrete pavement repair and a traffic signal replacement in Plymouth at Nathan Lane.

MnDOT's I-494 Corridors of Commerce project in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield

Visit the I-494 Corridors of Commerce project page.

Maple Grove's Rush Creek Boulevard construction project

Visit the Rush Creek Boulevard Project page.

Pavement Rehabilitation Program

Provide funding for pavement rehabilitation projects that will extend a roadway's useful life by approximately 20 years. In addition to pavement improvements, the proposed project will include ADA, drainage, and safety improvements to promote accessibility and mobility for multimodal users traveling along and across county roadways.

Safety improvements

Along Rebecca Park Trail (CSAH 50) between Koala and Dogwood streets in Greenfield / Rockford

This is a safety project to construct improvements along Rebecca Park Trail CSAH 50) from 700 feet west of Koala Street to 600 feet east of Dogwood Street (CSAH 92) in Rockford and Greenfield. This project will convert existing bypass lanes to dedicated turn lanes, construct a raised concrete median to better facilitate pedestrian crossings, and install intersection lighting to improve user visibility and comfort.

This includes accessible pedestrian signals (APS), driver feedback signs, flashing yellow arrows, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), pavement markings, pedestrian crossing systems, railroad crossing systems, signage, and signal systems.

Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) improvements countywide

This project will provide funding to replace 25-year old traffic management equipment and dial-up modem communications with current traffic signal technology and fiber optic communication.

Safety improvements

Along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) from 10th Avenue SE to 11th Avenue SE in Minneapolis

This is a safety project along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) from 10th Avenue SE to 11th Avenue SE in Minneapolis. The project will improve user safety, mobility, and accessibility through upgrades and replacement of traffic signal systems, a more compact intersection design, traffic calming strategies, and upgrades to multimodal accommodations to ensure accessibility.

At Normandale Boulevard (CSAH 34) and 98th Street in Bloomington

This is a safety project at the intersection of Normandale Boulevard (CSAH 34) and 98th Street in Bloomington. This project will remove channelized right turn islands, replace signal systems, install blue enforcement lights, and include multimodal improvements.

Along Portland Avenue (CSAH 35) and Nicollet Avenue (CSAH 52) in Bloomington and Richfield

Visit the Portland Avenue project page.