Johnson St NE and 35W ramp intersection reconstruction

The city will reconstruct the intersection of Johnson St NE and the ramps leading to I-35W.

Key information

Dates

2022 to 2025

Location

The project is located at the intersection of Johnson Street NE, I-35W ramps, and the western entrance to the Quarry shopping center.

Northeast Park

Project overview

Johnson St NE intersection

The City of Minneapolis is planning to reconstruct the Johnson St NE intersection north of the ramps leading to I-35W. The project provides an opportunity to improve the safety and comfort for all users of the intersection.

This new street design will meet the area’s current and future needs and aligns with the following City policies: 

 

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Project goals

The goal of this project is to improve the safety and comfort of all users of the intersection.
The project will:
  • improve sidewalk connectivity and upgrade pedestrian ramps and signals,
  • fill in an existing bikeway gap along Johnson St. NE
  • improve the design and operation of the existing intersection,
  • incorporate Green Stormwater Infrastructure
  • improve the transit stops and experience along Johnson St. NE,
  • add signal improvements, new signage, and new pavement markings as needed.

Weekly stakeholder meeting

Join us at our weekly neighborhood project meeting. The purpose of this weekly meeting is to provide an opportunity for people to drop in to ask questions about the project and hear about upcoming work.

  • Fridays
    10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Caribou Coffee, 1730 New Brighton Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413
    (Located in The Quarry Shopping Center)

Past meetings

Public Meeting #1 – Open House

An open house was held at the Northeast Recreation Center on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

Take the public meeting #1 survey

Public Meeting #2 – Open House

An open house was held at the Northeast Recreation Center on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Project timeline

Engagement for the project began in 2022. Final design took place in 2023. Construction will begin in August 2024 and be completed in 2024.

 

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Project phase

This project is in progress.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

Contact us

David Juliff

Construction Engineer

Public Works

Phone

612-599-3948

Noah Morrick

Chief Field Inspector

Public Works

Phone

612-394-8900