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Urban non-freeway/non-expressway pavement projects

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Scoring criteria for urban non-freeway, non-expressway pavement projects. Out of 100 possible points, 25 points are based on the timing of the improvement, 25 points are based on cracking, rutting and patching, 10 points are based on traffic volume, 10 points are based on compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, 10 points are based on active transportation and transit, 10 points are based on other infrastructure needs, 5 points are based on the condition of local utilities under the road, and 5 points are based on whether the project will benefit an environmental justice population.

Learn more about how MnDOT evaluates and selects urban pavement projects

MnDOT scores stretches of highway based on a pavement need when selecting projects to include in the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan. MnDOT scores and prioritizes urban non-freeway/non-expressway pavement projects separately from the normal pavement scoring process, because of their complexity, utilities and other infrastructure and level of required local coordination and public involvement. In many instances, these roads function both as state highways and as city streets. These pavement projects can be on either National Highway System or non-NHS.

Freeways have full access control (no driveways, signals or at-grade intersections). Expressways have partial access control (limited or no driveways, few and widely spaced intersections, and may include some grade separated crossings). Both are high speed roads designed to facilitate longer trips.

For the purposes of this scoring category, MnDOT uses a flexible, context-based definition of urban. This includes areas with medium-to-high density adjacent development with small to medium setbacks, and in some instances no setback. This includes both residential, industrial and commercial areas. In some instances, the urban context may cover less than a quarter mile.

Urban pavement projects are scored and selected within each district. Potential pavement projects are identified by the Highway Pavement Management Application (HPMA) and by MnDOT District staff.

Once selected, MnDOT then identifies and evaluates alternatives and other needs, legal requirements, issues and opportunities in coordination with local partners, and considers public input. In the process, non-pavement work may be added to a pavement project or a pavement project may be combined with a nearby bridge project. The department follows a context-sensitive complete streets approach, which considers the needs of all users. The final project may address a substantial number of needs beyond the pavement need that precipitated the project. Projects may move years based on local coordination, project delivery, timing of other nearby construction projects, and funding shifts.

What was selected

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How the projects scored

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed. View more detailed scores (Excel).

Last updated October 2023

Score Route  Community Description High Level Cost Estimate for Planning Purposes Year Planned (FY) Comments
50 MN120 Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake Resurface pavement on Hwy 120 from north ramp of I-694/Hwy 120 to junction CR 12 (old Hwy 244) in White Bear Lake and Mahtomedi   $974,000   2027, Prior   Poor pavement conditions. Safety. 
45 MN120 Oakdale, North St Paul, Maplewood, White Bear Lake Resurface road on Hwy 120 (Century Ave) from 35 feet north of 4th St in Maplewood and bituminous mill and overlay on Hwy 120 (Century Ave) from Hwy 36 to Hwy 244 in White Bear Lake    $8,770,000   2027   Poor pavement conditions. 
30 MN121 Minneapolis Resurface pavement, signals, drainage and ADA on Hwy 121 (Lyndale Conn) from 0.5 miles west of I-35W pedestrian bridge over Lyndale Ave to W 58th St in Mpls    $1,642,000   2025   Poor pavement conditions. 
55 MN13 Eagan, Mendota Heights Repair concrete from I-494 to MN 55    $5,055,915   2029 Poor pavement conditions. 2020 Remaining service life 0 to 5 years. 
50 MN13 Mendota Heights Resurface road from MN 55 to MN 13   $10,165,320   2032  
35 MN149   Resurface Hwy 149 from Hwy 55 to bridge over I-494.   $3,780,000   2033 Preventive maintenance.
60 MN156 Saint Paul  Medium mill and overlay from Dakota/Ramsey County Line to US52 $500,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 MN156 South Saint Paul  Medium mill and overlay from I-494 to Armour Ave $600,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
50 MN156 South Saint Paul  Medium mill and overlay from Armour Ave to Wentworth Ave $1,200,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
35 MN156 South Saint Paul  Medium mill and overlay from Wentworth Ave to Dakota/Ramsey County line $900,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 MN21 Jordan Thin mill and overlay from Mill st to US169  $2,300,000 Not Selected Poor pavement conditions.
45 MN244 Dellwood, Mahtomedi Resurface Hwy 244 (Dellwood/Mahtomedi Ave) from CR 12 (Stillwater Rd) in Mahtomedi to Hwy 96 (Dellwood Rd) in Dellwood    $6,299,000   2026   Poor pavement conditions. 
35 MN244 Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake Reconstruction from MN120 to Ash St $6,000,000 Not Selected  Turnback. Recent surface treatment concealing poor pavement conditions.
50 MN282 Jordan Medium mill and overlay from US169 to MN244 $500,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
45 MN282   Resurface MN 282, from bridge over Sand Creek to Mill St $1,250,000 Not Selected   
75 MN3 St Paul  Medium mill and overlay from Mendota Rd to Wyoming St $2,700,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
65 MN3 Rosemount Medium mill and overlay from Dakota County Road 58 to 145th  $1,300,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 MN3 St Paul  Rehab pavement, sidewalk replacement and ADA improvements on Hwy 3 (Robert St) from Annapolis St E to Mississippi River in St Paul   $13,775,000   2026   Poor pavement conditions. 
40 MN3 St Paul Resurface and jurisdictional transfer Hwy 3 (Robert St) from Mississippi River Bridge to E 11th St in St Paul    $14,610,000   2025   Poor pavement conditions. Turnback to city. 
40 MN3 St Paul Thin mill and overlay from Kellogg Blvd to I35E  $7,700,000 Not Selected Poor pavement conditions. Turnback to city.
70 MN47 Minneapolis Resurface, drainage, sidewalks, ADA work and signal replacement on Hwy 47 (University Ave) from Hwy 65 (NE Central Ave) to just south of 27th northeast Ave in Mpls    $7,653,000   2027   Poor pavement conditions. 
60 MN47 Minneapolis Medium mill and overlay from 27th Ave to 40th Ave $1,900,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
  MN47 Columbia Heights Reconstruct on MN 47 from 53rd Ave NE to 85th Ave NE in Columbia Heights and Fridley   $1   2028  
70 MN5 St Paul Resurface road from Munster Ave to ST. Claire Ave    $7,393,539   2028 Poor pavement conditions. 
60 MN5 St Paul Resurface road from St. Clair Ave to bridge over I94, resurface Hwy 5 bridge.   $13,854,031   2029 Poor pavement conditions. 
55 MN5 Waconia Medium mill and overlay from MN284 to Elm St $100,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 MN5 Waconia Medium mill and overlay from Oak ave to MN284  $1,500,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 MN5 Waconia Reconstruct road, manage access and construct multi-use trail at Hwy 5 from CR 284 (W 13th St) to CR 59/Main St in Waconia  $12,177,972 2026  
45 MN5 Waconia Medium mill and overlay from Elm St to Birch St $300,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
10 MN5 Maplewood Replace traffic signals, ADA and various safety upgrades at Forest, Earl, Ruth and Johnson Parkway on Hwy 5, 0.3 miles east of Mendota St in St Paul to north jct Hwy 120 (Century Ave N) in Maplewood   $10,784,000   2024, Prior    
60 MN51 St Paul  Medium mill and overlay from Dayton Ave to Pierce Butler $1,600,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
50 MN51 St Paul, Falcon Heights, Roseville Medium mill and overlay from Pierce Butler to MN36 $3,000,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
65 MN65 Minneapolis Medium mill and overlay from 27th Ave to 37th Ave   $1,400,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
65 MN65 Minneapolis Reconstruction, ADA and BR repair on MN 65 from 2nd ST to 37th Ave NE in Mpls and 37st Ave to 53rd Ave in Columbia Heights   $1   2028  
35 MN65 Columbia Heights Repair road from University Ave SE. to NE 27th Ave   $3,300,000   2030 Poor pavement conditions.
60 MN95 Taylors Falls Medium mill and overlay from County Road 16/Taylors Falls to US8 $300,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
65 US52 Minneapolis Medium mill and overlay from MN65 to University Ave $3,200,000 Not selected Poor pavement conditions plus ADA and bike needs. 
75 US61 Forest Lake Medium mill and overlay from MN95 to Forest Lake Cl  $7,400,000 Not Selected Poor pavement conditions.
70 US61 White Bear Lake Medium mill and overlay from White Bear Ave to MN96 $1,700,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
55 US61 White Bear Lake Medium mill and overlay from 8th St to MN96 $300,000 Not Selected  Program limited by available funding.
45 US61   Resurface Hwy 61 from Hwy 97 to N of Hwy 8   $5,121,000   2029 Poor pavement conditions.
10 US61 Hastings Resurface road from Jct MN 316 to W 36th St in Hastings   $6,882,750   2029 Projected poor pavement conditions. 
67 US61, MN5 Maplewood Improve pavement conditions, stormwater drainage, corridor safety, walkability, traffic signals, landscaping, trails, bus stops, lighting, and sidewalk curb ramps on Hwy 61 (Arcade) from East 7th St to 0.2 miles south Roselawn Ave in Maplewood and on Hwy 5 from east end bridge 62703 to Minnehaha Ave in St Paul and Improve pavement conditions, stormwater drainage, corridor safety, walkability, traffic signals, landscaping, trails, bus stops, lighting, and sidewalk curb ramps on Hwy 61 (Arcade) from East 7th St to 0.2 miles south Roselawn Ave in Maplewood and on Hwy 5 from east end bridge 62703 to Minnehaha Ave in St Paul and Improve pavement conditions, stormwater drainage, corridor safety, walkability, traffic signals, landscaping, trails, bus stops, lighting, and sidewalk curb ramps on Hwy 61 (Arcade) from East 7th St to 0.2 miles south Roselawn Ave in Maplewood and on Hwy 5 from east end bridge 62703 to Minnehaha Ave in St Paul    $30,800,000   2025   Poor pavement conditions.

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