2025 project complete
MnDOT resurfaced and improved Hwy 55 from Brown Ave. to east of Annandale Blvd. (1.4 miles) in Annandale in 2025.
- Final project update with photos (Oct. 16, 2025)
Summary of work
Hwy 55
Brown Ave. to Poplar Ave. N -
- Reconstruct the asphalt road surface
- Replace or update underground utilities, includes city water, sewer and storm water
- Update the signal system at Hwy 55 and Excelsior Ave.
- Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Oak Ave./Hwy 24/Harrison St.
- Install a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal
- Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Poplar Ave. S
- Close the west end Service Rd. entrance, just east of Poplar Ave. S. and install a cul-de-sac
- Update or add pedestrian sidewalk along both sides of Hwy 55 between Brown Ave. and Cherry Ave.; continue on the north side to Poplar Ave. and connect to Service Rd.
- Update street lighting
Poplar Ave. to Annandale Blvd.
- Repave the asphalt road surface
- Widen the road along the north side shoulder to add a center left-turn lane from east of Poplar Ave. to west of Annandale Blvd.
- Update storm/ditch drainage
- Install shoulder rumble strips
