The Minnesota Department of Transportation has pushed back a planned closure of westbound Highway 55. The stretch now set to be closed between Highway 169 and Interstate 494 will begin at 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and is expected to reopen at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, according to City of Plymouth official updates. This adjustment in schedule may affect many commuters and local travelers who will need to find alternate routes during this period.
Detours have been recommended to accommodate the flow of traffic. Drivers traveling in the area can use southbound Highway 169 to westbound I-394 to northbound I-494. The MnDOT has provided a detour map for those who are interested in visual guidance, ensuring that the routes are clear to navigate the construction period. On the other hand, eastbound Highway 55 is slated to reopen on time at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Signalized intersections along Highway 55 will remain operational during the westbound closure, but limited access will result in expected significant delays. MnDOT has advised that traffic signals will remain active at intersections between Highway 169 and I-494, allowing cross traffic in some areas. Unsignalized intersections at Larch Lane N., Ives Lane N., Goldenrod Lane N., and Evergreen Lane N. will maintain access to the open direction of Highway 55, while the median at Industrial Boulevard will be kept closed for the duration of both closures.
In a related note, the disruption of Teakwood Lane N. in Plymouth is scheduled to end at 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Traffic from the closed section of Teakwood Lane N. is being redirected to alternate paths, including 26th Avenue N. for those west of the closure and Industrial Boulevard for those on the east. This temporary inconvenience has been implemented to allow crews to complete essential storm drainage replacement work. A map of these specific detours has also been made available for affected locals.
All construction activities and vehicle flow changes are contingent upon weather conditions. The MnDOT cautions that dates are subject to change should inclement weather interfere. For the most current information or to sign up for project email updates, the public is encouraged to visit the MnDOT's project webpage.
