I-35 and I-535 connections reopened after years long closure as part of Twin Ports Interchange Project

Update: The I-35 and I-535 connections through the Twin Ports Interchange has officially been reopened

Original Story: The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) will be opened the I-35 and I-535 connections through the Twin Ports Interchange Tuesday morning, August 20. I-535 was closed in 2021 for reconstruction, but the reopening date was postponed one year due to findings of historical significance in the project area.

Now, a one-lane bypass has been temporarily constructed at the I-535/Garfield Avenue interchange to allow the reopening of the I-535 connection between Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Authorities advise that drivers should slow down and use caution at the bypass.

Pippi Mayfield, the D1 Public Engagement and Communications Director for MnDOT, also provided an update on the Highway 52 bridges.

“The Hwy 53 bridges will be complete to 21st Avenue West this fall to access Lincoln Park,” said Mayfield It is anticipated the Hwy 53 connections to I-35 and I-535 will be completed in fall of 2025.”

More information on the Twin Ports Interchange project can be found here.