Highway 7

Hopkins and St. Louis Park

About this project

Hwy 7 bridge over Hwy 169 location map — Hwy 7 in St. Louis Park and Hopkins project area map
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We will be making improvements to repair and restore three bridges on Hwy 7 between Hopkins and St. Louis Park to extend the service life of these bridges.

Summary of work

Redeck the Hwy 7 bridge over Hwy 169
Repair and resurface:
- Hwy 7 bridge over Cedar Lake Regional Trail
- Hwy 7 bridge over Minnehaha Creek
Construct new trail and retaining wall adjacent to Hwy 7 between Cambridge St. and Cedar Lake Regional Trail

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available.

Schedule

Construction: Spring through fall 2027

Location

Hwy 7 between just west of Hwy 169 and Minnehaha Creek in Hopkins and St. Louis Park

Benefits

Provide smoother road surface
Extend pavement lfe
Extend life of the bridges
Creates an accessible connection from Cambridge St. to the Cedar Lake Regional Trail

Cost

$8.4 million

Environmental regulations

This project may or may not have impacts to resources or go through additional regulatory processes. Contact the project manager if you have questions about these environmental regulations.

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