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Traffic impacts
Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. in Hopkins project location map.
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Current
Lane closures
10 p.m. Sun, June 2 through early July
- Excelsior Blvd. is reduced to one lane in both directions between Hwy 169 and Jackson Ave.
Ramp closures
10 p.m. Sun, June 2 through early July
- The ramp from Excelsior Blvd. to NB Hwy 169 is closed
- Blake Rd. detour: EB Excelsior Blvd. to NB Blake Rd. to WB Hwy 7 to NB Hwy 169
- Shady Oak Rd. detour: WB Excelsior Blvd. to NB Shady Oak Rd. (Co. Rd. 61) to EB Hwy 7
- The ramp from NB Hwy 169 to Excelsior Blvd. is closed
- Detour: NB Hwy 169 to Hwy 7 to SB Hwy 169
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect lane closures on Excelsior Blvd. during construction. Crews will first close the ramps to/from NB Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. then will close the ramps to/from SB Hwy 169 and Excelsior Blvd. These ramp closures will last approximately six weeks each.
About this project
We will replace the signal system and remove the free right turn lanes at the intersection of Hwy 169 and Co. Rd. 3/Excelsior Blvd. in Hopkins. Crews will also construct a center median on Excelsior Blvd. The signals are over 25 years old and need to be replaced.
Summary of work
- Replace signals at Hwy 169 ramps to/from Excelsior Blvd.
- Construct center median