Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 65—Cambridge to north of Braham

Includes Grandy, Isanti and Kanabec counties

2026 roadwork

Resurface and update over 10 miles of Hwy 65 from south of 357th Ave. NE at the end of four-lane in Cambridge to south of Kanabec Co. Rd. 45/128th Ave. north of Braham, includes drainage and sidewalks in Grady. Work will be done in segments and require detours.

Hwy 65 work location map between Braham and Cambridge
Hwy 65 work Cambridge to north of Braham. Select PNG image to enlarge

Summary of work

  • Resurface 10 miles o road surface (cold-in-place recycle*)
  • Add northbound left turn lane on Hwy 65 at 357th Ave. NE north of Cambridge
  • Replace pipes and box culverts at multiple locations under Hwy 65
  • Update or repair guardrail
  • Add Hwy 65 intersection lighting at:
    • Isanti Co. Rd. 6 and Co. Rd. 4
    • Kanabec Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 16 
  • Install centerline/shoulder mumble strips and paint new pavement marking
  • Make any other necessary repairs

Grandy

  • Resurface road
  • Replace underground storm sewer
  • Upgrade pedestrian sidewalks
  • Extend center left-turn lane

What is cold-in-place recycle*

This road surface treatment and equipment is being used on this project. The process involves a convoy of equipment to finish a road surface, including tankers that hold emulsion material and water, milling or crushing and recycling machines, pavers and rollers.

Future impacts

  • Motorists: Lane or shoulder closures, detours
  • Pedestrians: Sidewalk closures, follow signs.

More information to become available when closer to construction and a contractor is on board.