Oct. 30, 2025 Highway 100 Interchange Project Bi-Weekly Presentation
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Vernon Avenue and Highway 100 interchange project status
Construction timeline and winter shutdown plans
Traffic detour updates and Stage 4 mapping
Bridge construction progress (Vernon Ave and Hwy 100)
Safety improvements and accident mitigation
Future closure of Eden Avenue ramp
Installation of traffic signals vs stop signs
Areas of Interest (4)
- Public safety concerns raised regarding the Eden Avenue ramp; city confirms it is one of the most dangerous in town.
- Indefinite delay in installation of permanent traffic signals due to ongoing supply chain issues with steel and iron.
- Project budget and cost impacts remain unknown until the 2026/2027 fiscal cycles.
- Severe disruption to school traffic pickup and drop-off times attributed to ongoing construction detours.
Notable Quotes (2)
This ramp is one of the most dangerous in town. Having cars coming at 50 plus from one leg and cars going 20 is not a good scenario.
SafetyAddressing public concern about closing the Eden Avenue ramp.
Buy stop signs instead of stop lights because it takes a long time to get the iron and the steel for traffic signals.
Traffic infrastructureExplaining why permanent traffic signals are delayed.
People (2)
Chad MilnerEngineering DirectorLeading the project update meetings and managing project communications.
1 quote
Leading the project update meetings and managing project communications.
“This ramp is one of the most dangerous in town. Having cars coming at 50 plus from one leg and cars going 20 is not a good scenario.”
Explaining the safety rationale for the planned closure of the Eden Avenue ramp.
DerekUnspecifiedConfirmed the status of MnDOT highway cameras in the meeting chat.
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Confirmed the status of MnDOT highway cameras in the meeting chat.
“Yes, they will.”
Confirming the reinstatement of Highway 100 traffic cameras.
Places Mentioned
Vernon AvenueHighway 100Eden AvenueInterlocken BoulevardGraange Road50th StreetGus Young LaneHilltop RestaurantArcadiaHolidayDeanis
Events & Meetings (2)
- Project Update Meeting #16: Today
- Next Project Update Meeting: November 13th