Lake Street traffic impacts begin Monday for 35W project

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traffic impact alert

Lake Street (County Road 3) in Minneapolis

MnDOT's 35w@94 project begins work on Lake Street

Lake Street lane and intersection restrictions begin Monday

Starting Monday, March 30, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will restrict lanes on Lake Street (County Road 3) for reconstruction between 2nd and 5th avenues in Minneapolis.

There will also be a brief closure of Lake Street access at Clinton Avenue that is anticipated to begin next week.

Closure timing

Work on Lake Street is expected to continue during the weeks ahead. Overall reconstruction of the road is expected to be complete by September 2021.

Weather permitting, the Clinton Avenue access will reopen on Friday, April 3.

Detours and access

During this work people should expect sidewalk closures and detours, as well as some intersection closures and should follow the posted detours. 

For Clinton Avenue and Lake Street access during the brief clsoure people driving should use the posted detour:

  • 3rd Avenue
  • 4th Avenue

Stay informed

For more information, including how to contact the project with questions or concerns and how to sign up for regular updates on Lake Street reconstruction, visit the project website at 
mndot.gov/35w94.

Hennepin County