Reconstruct, improve
2026-2027 roadwork
MnDOT will reconstruct and improve Hwy 95 from Fern St. to Fillmore St. in Cambridge. Project will be done in three work segments with detours in Cambridge.
Current impacts
Prep work fall 2025 - spring 2026
Crews will be out preparing for the future construction project, includes: relocating utilities, removing structures and trees/brush, surveying, etc.
Expect periodic lane, shoulder or sidewalk closures along Hwy 95
Hwy 95 project located in Cambridge. Select PNG image to enlarge map
Summary of work
Expand the four-lane segment from Fillmore St. to Ashland St., includes sidewalks and adjacent entrances
Reconstruct from Fern St. to Ashland St., includes sidewalks and adjacent entrances
Replace underground storm sewer and utilities
Upgrade signal systems, overhead streetlights and install fiber optic cable
Reconstruct the BNSF railway crossing
Visual maps of completed improvements (May 2023):
Future impacts, work plans
Hwy 95 will be constructed in three segments over two construction seasons in 2026-2027. The project begins on the west end and moves eastward.
Local access will be open and maintained along each closed segment by using adjacent side streets, second entrances, temporary driveways or alleys. Pedestrian access will also change; follow detour signs.
Work segments map. Select (PNG) image to enlarge.
Schedule at a glance
Table: Tentative work, schedule and detour plans.
Map color
When
Work segment
Detour plans in Cambridge
Purple
Spring - summer 2026
Fern to Dellwood
Close and reconstruct Hwy 95 from west of Fern St., near Rum River, to east of Dellwood St.
Westbound Hwy 95 detour via Cypress St. S to Second Ave. SW to Co. Rd. 70
Eastbound Hwy 95 detour from Co. Rd. 70 via Second Ave. SW and Birch St. S
Local access maintained; follow signs along side streets
Hwy 95 Fern to Dellwood detour plan map (PNG)
Blue
Summer - fall 2026
Dellwood to Main
Close and reconstruct Hwy 95 from east of Dellwood St. to west of Main St.
Orange
Spring - fall 2027
Main to Fillmore
Close and reconstruct Hwy 95 from west of Main St. to east of Fillmore St.
Construction plans are tentative and subject to change. More details available once a contractor is on board.