2025 construction overview
This year, we will replace Minnetonka Boulevard between Inglewood Avenue and Highway 100. Local access will be maintained for residents and businesses. Ottawa Avenue is the designated north/south access route, and there will be a single eastbound lane from Ottawa Avenue to Inglewood Avenue, and a single westbound lane from Ottawa to Highway 100 ramps.
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
August 4 -22
Crews will pave Minnetonka Boulevard between Ottawa Avenue and Highway 100. Paving work requires a complete closure, with no traffic in either direction or at any cross streets. All dates are tentative; concrete paving work is highly weather dependent, and concrete needs several days to cure and harden to its final strength.
August 4
Ramps closed to and from Highway 100 northbound
- Follow the posted detour using County Road 25 and Louisiana Avenue. See a map of this detour
August 11
Minnetonka Boulevard closed to all traffic west of Ottawa Avenue. See a map of this closure
- You will not be able to cross Minnetonka Boulevard at Quentin, Raleigh, or Salem avenues, or at driveways or alleys
- We will maintain access for vehicles to cross at Princeton Avenue to reach businesses at that intersection
August 25 through fall 2025
Minnetonka Boulevard closed to through traffic between Highway 100 northbound exits and Inglewood Avenue. Follow the posted detour using County Road 25.
- Eastbound detour (PDF)
- Westbound detour (PDF)
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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