Traffic impacts and upcoming work
The following closures and access changes will be in place for roads and intersections in the project area.
Now through late October
Both directions of County Road 25 traffic are shifted to the north half of the road, head-to-head, while the south half of the road is reconstructed between Lynn and France avenues.
Both directions of France Avenue will remain open, but expect single lane traffic between Sunset Boulevard and 30 1/2 Street as crews reconstruct the intersection of France Avenue/Minnetonka Boulevard/County Road 25.
Joppa and Inglewood avenues: Closed between County Road 25 and the south Service Road. Use France Avenue for access to and across County Road 25.
Glenhurst Avenue: No left turns at intersection with Minnetonka Boulevard. Use France Avenue for access to and across County Road 25.
Be alert for traffic shifts and short-term single lane closures.
Project office hours
The Minnetonka Boulevard Reconstruction project team will hold neighborhood office hours at Yum! Kitchen and Bakery (4000 Minnetonka Boulevard). If you have questions or would like to learn more about the project, please stop by:
- Thursday October 10 from 1 - 2 p.m.
If you can’t make it but have questions or comments, contact us at transportation@hennepin.us
Ongoing utility work
Be alert for single lane closures on Minnetonka Boulevard between Joppa Avenue and Highway 100, as private utility companies relocate their lines in preparation for 2025 road construction. Utility work is not done by Hennepin County. Instead power, gas, telecom, phone, and cable service providers temporarily close lanes to safely relocate their lines. For information about utility work, contact the service provider.
The following properties will have a temporary interruption of water service due to water main work on Monday, September 23, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The City of St. Louis Park will contact residents impacted by this temporary water shutoff.
- 4015 County Road 25
- 4040 31st Street
- 3925 31st Street
- 3915 31st Street
- 3911 31st Street
- 3907 31st Street
- 3901 31st Street
Project timeline
In 2024, crews will work in the east end of the project area, primarily along:
- County Road 25 from Lynn to Drew avenues
- Minnetonka Boulevard from Inglewood Avenue to County Road 25
- Cross streets and medians between Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 25, including Lynn, Joppa, Inglewood, Huntington, Glenhurst, and France avenues.
In 2025, crews will primarily work along the full project area of Minnetonka Boulevard.
Construction information
We're working to minimize disruption during this major reconstruction.
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 bus service will be maintained throughout construction. In 2024, construction work isn't expected to affect routes. In 2025, some stops will be temporarily closed or relocated while Minnetonka Boulevard is reconstructed. Visit Metro Transit Rider Alerts for updates.
If you drive: In 2024 County Road 25 will remain open, however there will be lane restrictions. The intersections of County Road 25 and Lynn, Joppa, Inglewood, Huntington, Glenhurst, and France avenues will all close, but not at the same time. The service road on the south side of County Road 25 will remain open. 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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