Politics & Government
Cedar Avenue Construction: More Lane Reductions This Coming Week
Street closures near the intersection of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 are expected to end by 9 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 20).
Editor’s Note: The following is the weekly Cedar Avenue construction update from Dakota County. This update covers construction planned through Oct. 27.
The right lane on westbound 150th Street (County Road 42) will be closed near the intersection with Cedar Avenue on Friday, October 19 beginning at 7 p.m. to adjust a manhole prior to paving the intersection.
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Cedar Avenue is scheduled to be closed between 153rd Street and 147th Street from 9 p.m. on Friday, October 19 until 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, weather permitting, to mill the existing pavement and pave the intersection. 150th Street (County Road 42) will also be closed between Pennock Avenue and Garrett Avenue during this time. Access to businesses and residences will remain open; however, this intersection will be completely closed. Traffic will need to use alternate routes. The signal systems will be on flashing red (all-way stop) during this time at the following intersections:
• Cedar Avenue & 147th Street
• Cedar Avenue & 153rd Street
• 150th Street (County Road 42) & Pennock Avenue
• 150th Street (County Road 42) & Garrett Avenue
Northbound and southbound Cedar Avenue are reduced to two thru lanes of traffic in each direction from 155th Street/Whitney Drive to south of Upper 136th Street. These lane closures will continue into late fall.
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The median crossing on Cedar Avenue at 142nd Street is closed so the median can be reconstructed. Traffic is no longer able to make a left turn from Cedar Avenue onto 142nd Street. Northbound traffic accessing 142nd Street west of Cedar Avenue should follow the posted detour. This closure will remain in place until early November.
Additional temporary lane closures may occur throughout the entire project area, except during the following times:
• Northbound Cedar Avenue – morning rush hour
• Southbound Cedar Avenue – afternoon rush hour
The sidewalks along Cedar Avenue between 140th Street and 157th Street may be closed during construction. Please follow the posted detours.
Speed limits may be reduced in the work zone. Please don’t go around barriers into construction zones.
Upcoming Access Changes
• No upcoming access changes are scheduled at this time.
Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
