Highway 77/Cedar Avenue

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout the project.

Current

Ramp closures

Through late August

• The ramp from Palomino Dr. to northbound Hwy 77 is closed
• Southbound Hwy 77 ramps to/from McAndrews Rd. are closed

Trail closures

7 a.m. Mon, July 20 through late August

• Trail parallel to westbound McAndrews Rd. between Pennock Ave. and Galaxie Ave. is closed
  • Detour: Pennock Ave. to Palomino Dr./127th St. West to Galaxie Ave. (PNG)

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. Motorists can expect road, lane, ramp and bridge closures during construction. There will be closures during weekends. In 2027, Hwy 77 will have reduced lanes with head-to-head traffic to allow crews to rebuild one side of the highway at a time. Pedestrians can anticipate a closure of the Minnesota River Bridge pedestrian path with a detour using I-35W.

Ramp closures

5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 10 through 6 p.m. Sat. Aug. 15

• The ramp from southbound I-35E to northbound Hwy 77 is closed
  • Detour: Southbound Hwy 77 ramp to northbound I-35E ramp to northbound Hwy 77 ramp

5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 10 through late September

• The ramp from Cliff Rd. to northbound Hwy 77 is closed

5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 17 through mid-September

• The ramp from northbound Hwy 77 to Diffley Rd.is closed

Trail closures

5 a.m. Mon, Aug. 10 through late September

• The trail running parallel to the south side of Cliff Rd. between Slater Rd. and Nicols Rd. is closed
  • Detour: Cross Cliff Rd. at Slater Rd. or Nicols Rd. to use the trail along the north side of Cliff Rd. (PNG)

View this video for a high-level look at work being done during this project

About this project

In 2026, we will begin a project to repair and resurface Hwy 77 between 138th St. in Apple Valley and the Minnesota River bridge in Eagan. We will also repair ten bridges in the area.

The main needs along this stretch of Hwy 77 are improving pavement conditions, as the pavement is aging, and managing traffic flow. The project will smooth the road surface and strengthen the pavement to improve ride quality.

At this time, there is no funding available for future improvements related to traffic mobility.

Summary of work

• Repair and resurface Hwy 77 between 138th St. West and the Minnesota River bridge
• Repair ten bridges:
  • Eastbound I-494 ramp to southbound Hwy 77 over American Blvd.
  • Northbound Hwy 77 ramps to eastbound I-494 over American Blvd.
  • 81st St. ramp to northbound Hwy 77 over 81st St.
  • Killebrew Dr. ramps to/from southbound Hwy 77
  • Lindau Ln. ramps to/from southbound Hwy 77
• Accessibility improvements
• Update drainage
• Widening of ramps