UPDATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 - HWY 65 CONSTRUCTION IN HAM LAKE
Hwy 65 ramps at County Road 14/Main Street to close on September 28
We will resurface the ramps between northbound Hwy 65 and Anoka Co. Rd. 14/Main St./125th Avenue in Blaine on September 28.
The ramps to and from northbound Hwy 65 and Co. Rd. 14/Main St./125th Avenue will close from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.
While the ramps are closed, motorists should use Paul Parkway west to Ulysses Street and north to Co. Rd. 14/Main St./125th Avenue
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Hwy 65 - Traffic shift for work on northbound bridges begins tonight, September 17
We are going to reopen southbound Hwy 65 late tonight, September 17, following completion of the new Coon Creek bridge beneath the road just south of 147th Ave/Andover Blvd NE in Ham Lake. After the southbound lanes are opened around midnight, traffic will be shifted to a single lane in each direction on the southbound lanes between 147th Ave/Andover Blvd NE and Bunker Lake Blvd NE for reconstruction of the bridge beneath the northbound lanes of Hwy 65.
Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both directions on Hwy 65 between Bunker Lake Blvd and 147th Ave/Andover Blvd NE until early November for the bridge replacement.
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
More information on the project is available on MnDOT's website
Please drive with care in work zones
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Hwy 65 and County Road 14 overnight ramp closures August 26-28
Beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, August 26, the ramps to and from southbound Hwy 65 and County Road 14/125th Ave./Main Street will close for resurfacing through 5 a.m. tomorrow, August 27. During the closures, please use 129th Avenue. east to Central Avenue and south to County Road 14 as a detour.
Then beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow, August 27, the ramps to and from northbound Hwy 65 and County Road 14 will close through 5 a.m. Wednesday, August 28. During the closures, please use Paul Pkwy./12st Ave. west to Ulysses St. and north to County Road 14 as a detour.
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Bridge work on Hwy 65 bridges at Coon Creek resumes August 19
Bridge work on Hwy 65 bridges at Coon Creek resumes August 19, 2024
Following a several week delay due to utility relocation along Hwy 65 at Coon Creek, we will resume work on Monday, August 19 to replace the Coon Creek bridges between 143rd Avenue and 147th Avenue/Andover Blvd. in Ham Lake. However, prior to demolition of the southbound Hwy 65 bridge over Coon Creek, construction crews will finish driving sheet piling on Friday, August 16 to divert the creek flow.
Traffic remains a single lane in each direction between Bunker Lake Blvd and 147th Avenue/Andover Blvd for the bridge replacement.
Traffic will remain a single lane each direction until work is complete on both sides of the road. Work on the southbound bridge is expected to wrap up after the Labor Day weekend and traffic will be switched to a single lane in each direction on the southbound roadway as crews switch to the northbound bridge.
Bridge replacement and repaving of the highway is expected to be complete and the road fully opened by early October.
Preliminary work at 93rd Avenue begins August 16 in Blaine; Full closure begins August 19
Preliminary work will begin at 5 a.m. Friday, August 16 to replace the signal system at 93rd Avenue and Hwy 65 in Blaine.
During the preliminary work, traffic will not be allowed to make the following movements:
• Eastbound on 93rd Avenue at Hwy 65
• Westbound from 93rd Avenue to northbound Hwy 65
• Hwy 65 to eastbound 93rd Avenue
• No through traffic from Cloverleaf Pkwy to 93rd Avenue
Traffic will continue to travel on westbound 93rd Avenue across Hwy 65 to Cloverleaf Pkwy and from westbound 93rd Avenue to Southbound Hwy 65.
Then beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 93rd Avenue will close between Hwy 65 and Baltimore Street. Business access will be maintained throughout the closure. Motorists will have to follow a signed detour to reach businesses on 93rd Avenue; North on Hwy 65, east on 99th Avenue and south on Baltimore Street. Weather permitting, 93rd Avenue will reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28.
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65 are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements.
Plan ahead by checking 511.org, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy65slp-eastbethel/index.html
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Reopening of Hwy 65 begins this weekend in Ham Lake and East Bethel
As culvert installation wraps up on Hwy 65 south of Viking Blvd. in East Bethel, construction crews will begin reopening the highway over the weekend.
The southbound lanes of Hwy 65 between Viking Blvd. and 187th Ln. are expected to be open by 10 p.m. tonight, July 26. The northbound lanes of the highway in the same area will be reopened to traffic by 5 a.m. Mon, July 29. Work will continue in the area but should have minimal affect on traffic.
The full closure of Hwy 65 between 167th Ave. and 169th Ave./ Flamingo Dr. in Ham Lake will be lifted by 5 a.m. Mon, July 29 after crews finish installing two culverts beneath the highway south of Crosstown Blvd. and an additional culvert north of 181st Ave. You should continue to use the posted detours during the closure.
After the road closures are lifted, the detour between Constance Blvd. and Viking Blvd. will be removed, although resurfacing will continue.
Hwy 65 will continue to be restricted to a single lane in each direction with head-to-head traffic between Bunker Lake Blvd. and 147th Ave. in Ham Lake through late August for replacement of the Coon Creek bridges.
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Hwy 65 FULL CLOSURE July 19-26 in Ham Lake
In addition to the current full closure of Hwy 65 between 187th Lane Northeast and Viking Blvd in East Bethel, Hwy 65 will fully close for a week beginning early tomorrow morning, July 19.
Beginning 1 a.m. tomorrow, July 19, Hwy 65 will close in both directions between 167th Avenue and 169th Avenue/Flamingo Drive through 11 p.m. Friday, July 26. This closure is necessary for replacement of a culvert beneath the highway.
Local traffic to and from 169th Avenue at Hwy 65 will be maintained throughout the closure.
Please follow the signed detour to avoid the closure:
- Northbound Hwy 65 detour: West on Constance Blvd, and north/northeast on Crosstown Blvd to Hwy 65
- Southbound Hwy 65 detour: West/southwest on Crosstown Blvd and east on Constance Blvd to Hwy 65 (PNG)
Local access during closure:
- Northbound traffic to 169th Ave./Flamingo Dr. Northeast: Use the median crossover at 167th Ave. (full closure just north of 167th Ave.)
- 169th Ave. Northeast/Flamingo Dr. to northbound Hwy 65: Use the median crossover just south of 169th Ave. (full closure just south of 169th Ave.)
- 169th Ave. Northeast/Flamingo Dr. to southbound Hwy 65: Use local streets in Flamingo Terrace Mobile Home Park and the west frontage road to access southbound Hwy 65 at 167th Ave.
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
Reminder: Access will be maintained to local residences and businesses north of Constance Blvd. up to the full closure at 187th Lane Northeast.
Traffic will be allowed to cross Hwy 65 between Constance Blvd. and Viking Blvd.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Hwy 65 full closure July 9th - 31st
Culvert replacement beneath Hwy 65 just south of Viking Blvd. in East Bethel, originally planned to begin July 8, has been rescheduled to begin early July 9.
Beginning around 1 a.m. Tue, July 9, Hwy 65 will be closed and detoured between 187th Lane Northeast and Viking Blvd. in East Bethel. Weather permitting, the new culvert will be installed, and the road reopened by Wednesday, July 31.
During the full closure, traffic will follow signed detours:
- Northbound Hwy 65/Eastbound Viking Blvd detour: West on Constance Blvd., north on Round Lake Blvd., east on Viking Blvd., north on Co. Rd. 13 and east on Co. Rd. 74 back to Hwy 65
- Southbound Hwy 65 detour: West on Viking Blvd., south on Round Lake Blvd. and east on Constance Blvd. to Hwy 65
Drivers who regularly use Hwy 65, are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible, such as I-35W or Hwy 47 to avoid congestion and delays.
Access will be maintained to local residences and businesses north of Constance Blvd. up to the full closure at 187th Lane Northeast.
Traffic will be allowed to cross Hwy 65 between Constance Blvd and Viking Blvd
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
Hwy 65 single lane head-to-head traffic began today, June 18
Rainy weather caused a one-day delay yesterday for the start of work to replace the Coon Creek bridges in Ham Lake. Early this morning, crews began switching traffic to a single lane in each direction on the northbound side of Hwy 65 between Bunker Lake Blvd and 153rd Avenue in Ham Lake to begin bridge replacement of the Coon Creek bridges between 143rd Avenue and 147th Avenue/Andover Blvd.
Single lane, head-to-head traffic will switch to the southbound side of the highway in about three weeks when work is completed on the southbound bridge. Traffic will remain a single lane each direction until bridge replacement is complete on both sides of the road. Work is expected to be completed and the road fully open to traffic by the evening of Sunday, July 28.
Rescheduled: Hwy 65 full closure July 8-31
Rain has caused a more significant delay on the start of culvert replacement beneath Hwy 65 just south of Viking Blvd in East Bethel. Work had been scheduled to begin next week but will now begin July 8.
As culvert replacement begins early Monday, July 8, Hwy 65 will be closed and detoured between 187th Lane Northeast and Viking Blvd. Weather permitting, the new culvert will be installed and the road reopened by the end of July.
However, please watch for updates in case of additional delays due to weather!
Through traffic will be detoured between Constance Blvd and Viking Blvd during the closure. Motorists should follow the signed detours for north and southbound Hwy 65 and for eastbound Viking Blvd to avoid congestion.
The detours are as follows:
- Northbound Hwy 65: West on Constance Blvd, north on Round Lake Blvd, east on Viking Blvd, north on Co. Rd. 13 and east on Co. Rd. 74 to Hwy 65. Traffic can then turn north or south on Hwy 65.
- Southbound Hwy 65: West on Viking Blvd, south on Round Lake Blvd and east on Constance Blvd to Hwy 65.
- Eastbound Viking Blvd.: East on Viking Blvd, north on Jackson St. Northeast, east on Klondike Dr and south on Hwy 65 to Viking Blvd
There will be an additional five-day full closure later this summer to replace a culvert beneath Hwy 65 just south of 169th Ave/Flamingo Dr. Please watch for more details once a date is scheduled for that pipe replacement.
We appreciate your patience while we make these improvements. Plan ahead by checking 511, and give yourself additional time to reach your destination.
All construction activities and traffic impacts are weather and schedule permitting and subject to change.
Please drive with care in work zones
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More about this project
We will resurface nearly 16.5 miles of Hwy 65 from Co. Rd. 10 in Spring Lake Park to 217th Ave. in East Bethel. Additionally, we will replace bridges over Coon Creek in Ham Lake and the culverts south of Viking Blvd. and north of Constance Blvd. Full-depth pavement repairs will correct areas of settlement and high-tension cable median guardrail installed between Bunker Lake Blvd. and 237th Ave. will help prevent cross-median crashes. The 19-mile project includes drainage improvements, and curb ramp and sidewalk upgrades at 11 intersections between Blaine and East Bethel and replacement of signal systems at 85th Ave. and 93rd Ave. in Blaine. The project is anticipated to be complete this fall.
More information on the project is available on MnDOT's website here