Crews constructed a new noise wall on Hwy 62 between Gleason Rd. and Tracy Ave. in Edina.
Summary of work
Construct new noise barrier
Tree removal
Schedule
Completed: Mid-April through October 2024
Location
WB Hwy 62 between Gleason Rd. and Tracy Ave. in Edina
Benefits
Reduce noise levels
Cost
$1.8 million
Hwy 169 in New Hope
Crews constructed a new noise wall on Hwy 169 between Bass Lake Rd. and 62nd Ave. N. in New Hope.
Summary of work
Constructed new approximately 2,800 feet long and 20 foot tall concrete post and wood plank noise barrier
Tree removal
Guard rail installation
Utility work
Schedule
Completed: June 2023 through spring 2024
Location
NB Hwy 169 between Bass Lake Rd. and 62nd Ave. N. in New Hope
Benefits
Reduce noise levels
Cost
$2.6 million
Hwy 169 in Edina
Crews constructed a noise wall and made improvements to nearby utilities on Hwy 169.
Summary of work
Constructed new wood plank and concrete post noise barrier along the east side of Hwy 169 between approximately Valley View Rd. and Apache Rd.
Removed trees and vegetation
Installed guardrail and lighting
Replaced the ramp meters at the ramp from Valley View Rd. to NB Hwy 169
Schedule
Completed: Mid-August 2022 through June 2023
Location
Hwy 169 between Valley View Rd. and Bren Rd. in Edina
Benefits
Reduce noise levels
Improve traffic mobility and safety
Cost
$3.6 million
I-94 in St. Paul
Crews constructed a new noise wall between Fairview Ave. and Prior Ave. on eastbound I-94 in St. Paul.
Summary of work
Constructed new wood plank and concrete post noise barrier
Removed trees
Schedule
Completed: August 2021 through June 2022
Location
EB I-94 between Fairview Ave. and Prior Ave. in St. Paul
Benefits
Reduce noise levels
Cost
$950,000
I-35E in Eagan
Previous noise levels exceeded state/federal noise standards. This area previously ranked 6th in the MnDOT Metro 2016 Noise Abatement Study. The city of Eagan provided a resolution of support for this project and committed to a 10% cost share. A public meeting and voting process was held in September 2017.
Summary of work
Constructed new 3,500 ft. long, 20 ft. tall concrete noise barrier