Hwy 55 open to businesses with use of alternate entrances or side streets, includes sidewalk detours
About this project
MnDOT will resurface and improve Hwy 55 from Brown Ave. to east of Annandale Blvd. (1.4 miles) in Annandale, includes utilities and access.
Project located on Hwy 55 from Brown Ave. to Annandale Blvd. in Annandale. Select map image to enlarge (PNG)
Summary of work
Hwy 55
Brown Ave. to Poplar Ave. N
Reconstruct the asphalt road surface
Replace or update underground utilities, includes city water, sewer and storm water
Update the signal system at Hwy 55 and Excelsior Ave.
Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Oak Ave./Hwy 24/Harrison St.
Install a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal
Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Poplar Ave. S
Close the west end Service Rd. entrance, just east of Poplar Ave. S. and install a cul-de-sac
Update or add pedestrian sidewalk along both sides of Hwy 55 between Brown Ave. and Cherry Ave.; continue on the north side to Poplar Ave. and connect to Service Rd.
Update street lighting
Poplar Ave. to Annandale Blvd. - OPEN, WORK COMPLETE
Repave the asphalt road surface
Widen the road along the north side shoulder to add a center left-turn lane from east of Poplar Ave. to west of Annandale Blvd.
Update storm/ditch drainage
Install shoulder rumble strips
Related project
City of Annandale to also realign Poplar Ln. over the railroad crossing to Hwy 55/Poplar Ave. Contact the city of Annandale for more details
