Multi-Year I-35 Construction Project Near Faribault is Complete
The I-35 project near Faribault is now complete, opening all lanes of traffic and ramps to motorists, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The two-year project started in 2023, with work including construction of median crossover lanes, resurfacing southbound I-35 between Bagley Avenue/Western Avenue and Rice County Road 48 and repairing the flyover ramp (southbound Lyndale Avenue) from Highland Place to southbound I-35 and the northbound ramp at Highway 21.
During 2024, crews resurfaced northbound and southbound I-35 and reconstructed ramps at Rice County Road 48, Highway 60 and Highway 21. Guardrail and lighting were installed, and a traffic signal at Highway 60 and 30th Avenue NW was replaced.
MnDOT thanks motorists for their patience as construction crews worked to improve the road and its safety.
Stay Connected to MnDOT
- Check out other MnDOT southeast Minnesota construction projects and sign up for construction updates.
- Join the MnDOT Southeast Minnesota Facebook group and follow us at MnDOT Southeast on X.
- Search job openings at the Minnesota Management and Budget website and sign up to receive southeast Minnesota job alerts.
Connect with MnDOT for the Upcoming Winter
- Sign up to receive text message and/or email alerts during significant road closures or winter weather events that affect state highways in southeast Minnesota.
- Find road updates in Minnesota on 511mn.org or get a free app at Google Play or the App Store.
MnDOT Reminds us of Winter Driving Safety Tips
- Don’t drive distracted.
- Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and may travel over centerlines or partially in traffic to further improve road conditions.
- Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive into a snow cloud.
- Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions.
- Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt.
- Turn off the cruise control.
- Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.
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