Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue

Minneapolis

Project complete

About this project

Crews resurfaced Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. between I-35W and Hwy 62, repaired bridges from Hiawatha Ave. to 7th St., from 8th St. to Hiawatha Ave. and on SB Hiawatha Ave. over Franklin Ave., and made improvements to drainage, accessibility, and safety.

Summary of work

Resurfaced Hiawatha Ave. between I-35W and Hwy 62
Repaired three bridges
Updated accessibility at intersections

Schedule

Completed: Spring 2022 through May 2023

Location

Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. between I-35W and Hwy 62 in Minneapolis

Benefits

Smoother road surface
Longer-lasting bridges
Improved safety and accessibility at intersections
Signal replacements at 35th Street and 38th Street
Improved drainage within the project area

Cost

$17 million

Environmental regulations

This project may or may not have impacts to resources or go through additional regulatory processes. Contact the project manager if you have questions about these environmental regulations.

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