Traffic Impacts
Construction will require detours, lane and shoulder closures. Work is expected to begin in April.
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About this project
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Summary of work
- Roundabouts at 26th Avenue East, 40th Avenue East
- Enhanced intersection improvements (left turn lanes, raised pedestrian refuge islands)
- Lane configuration/pavement marking modifications
- Add missing pedestrian amenities
- Drainage improvements
- Pavement resurfacing
- Replace all sidewalk to meet ADA standards
- Replace all driveway aprons
- Boulevard tree removal and replacement
- Roadway lighting improvements
- Decreased number of parking spaces between 40th Avenue East and 60th Avenue East to accommodate left turn lanes
- Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon for pedestrian crossing at 32nd Avenue East and 60th Avenue East
Public meetings
MnDOT will host a public meeting in March 2026 with construction information.
Weekly public update meetings will also be held once construction begins.
Past meetings
- Feb 12, 2025 Presentation
- Virtual public meeting on Dec. 21, 2022
- In-person public meeting at Glensheen Mansion on Oct. 11, 2022
- Virtual public meeting on Oct. 12, 2022
- Virtual public meeting on Sept. 29, 2021
- Virtual public meeting on April 7, 2021
Project information
Frequently Asked Questions
Roundabout plans
Below are designs of the roundabouts at both intersections.
- Updated February 2025: 26th Avenue East
- Updated February 2025: 40th Avenue East
Preliminary plans
Below are the preliminary plans showing the entire corridor’s proposed improvements. It is broken into two sections for easier viewing.
- Updated February 2025: 26th Avenue East to 40th Avenue East
- 40th Avenue East to 60th Avenue East
Project simulation
Below are traffic simulations at each of the proposed roundabouts.
Roundabout education
This video shows drone footage of a roundabout in West St. Paul with a similar traffic volume as London Road. It shows how vehicles navigate the roundabout, and at the 2:10 mark, it shows how pedestrians navigate it.
The Utah DOT Traffic and Safety division produced an informational video on roundabouts. It showcases the benefits of roundabouts (especially the safety benefit) to a wide variety of audiences. Roundabouts are not the perfect solution at all intersections, however, in the right locations, roundabouts can be a very safe and efficient way to move not just motor vehicles but pedestrians and bicyclists, too.
Intersection analysis
This document takes a look at why roundabouts were proposed at the three intersections instead of traffic signals.
Corridor survey
We had an overwhelming response to the 2021 corridor survey, with more than 2,200 people sharing their opinions. View a summary of the results.