METRO Orange Line Construction

Knox Avenue Transitway Construction

Traffic Impacts

I-35W/I-494 Interchange: Southbound I-35W to westbound I-494 ramp

This ramp will close in mid-late April 2020 for approximately four months for tunnel construction. Ramp closure date is to be determined, sign up to receive construction updates.
- Detour: westbound Hwy 62 to southbound Hwy 100 to I-494
- Local Access: from southbound I-35W to 76th St or 82nd St to Penn Ave

About this project

A transitway will be built along Knox Avenue, beneath I-494, to connect the Knox Ave. & 76th St. and Knox Ave. & American Blvd. stations. Along with transit-only lanes, the Knox Avenue transitway will include a multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Knox Avenue Transitway will make the trip between I-35W & 98th St. and I-35W & 66th St. stations 45-55% faster than current conditions on Route 535.

I-35W Construction: Ride it out with us!

The Orange Line's I-35W & Lake Street Station and the 12th Street Transit Ramp are now under construction are part of MnDOT's four-year 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project.

Learn about transit options during construction, including added service, bus detours, and Park & Ride information
Sign up for rider alerts for updated bus detours and stop closures.
Find more information on road detours and sign up for construction bulletins at MnDOT's project website.
To provide feedback or ask questions about construction, please call the MnDOT project hotline at 612-284-6125 or email info@35w94.com.