FAQs
Frequent project updates
Detour maps
Online project talk recordings
Signup form for project email updates
Resources for businesses
What is the Vernon Avenue & Highway 100 Interchange Project?
This joint effort between the City of Edina, Hennepin County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation will improve safety and mobility throughout the Grandview District by upgrading roads, bridges and pedestrian infrastructure.
How much does the project cost and how is it funded?
The total project cost is estimated at $28.2 million. The City of Edina’s share is about $15.49 million, supported by $4.21 million in secured federal funding. Hennepin County is contributing about $12.42 million, with $7 million in secured federal funding. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is contributing $300,000 and in-kind construction administration, inspection, surveying and material testing services.
Added costs associated with the delay of the Vernon Avenue Bridge over the CPKC railroad will depend on weather and how much work can be completed in the 2025 construction season. Because it is a County bridge, those costs will be shared between Hennepin County and the City of Edina under the existing cooperative agreement, with approximately 80% covered by Hennepin County and 20% by the City. The delay will be handled through a contract change order, and the remainder of the project will not need to be rebid. Xcel Energy is responsible for the cost of relocating the power line.
What improvements are being made?
Improvements include:
Replacing two bridges: the Vernon Avenue Bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad and the Minnesota Highway 100 Bridge over Highway 100. The Vernon Avenue Bridge will be widened and raised to meet railroad clearance requirements, and the new Highway 100 Bridge will provide space for pedestrian and traffic improvements.
Adjacent to Highway 100, redundant on- and off-ramps will be removed and replaced with a standard tight diamond interchange to improve traffic flow, and a new noise wall will be added to reduce traffic noise for nearby residents in the Sunnyslope Neighborhood.
Across the project area, the addition of wider sidewalks, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, traffic signals with audible crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands and new turn lanes will create safer and more efficient travel for all users.
These upgrades continue the City’s recent work to better connect residential and commercial areas in the Grandview District.
A full list of planned improvements can be found in the “Changes to be made” section within the project summary on this page.
When is construction happening?
Construction began the week of April 21, 2025. The new bridge over Highway 100 and its ramps are scheduled to reopen Saturday, Nov. 15, restoring access for drivers entering and exiting Highway 100 at Vernon Avenue and West 50th Street. Nearby intersection improvements in the Grandview District also remain on track.
Work on the Vernon Avenue Bridge over the CPKC railroad will extend into 2026 as part of Stage 4 of construction. In May, crews struck a buried power line near the west support that was not located where expected based on construction plans or on-site utility markings. Because the line was within the railroad’s right-of-way and not covered by an existing agreement with Xcel Energy, additional approvals between CPKC and Xcel were needed before the line could be relocated and construction could continue. Xcel secured a permit from CPKC in mid-September, and the line was relocated in early October, allowing construction to resume.
Work will continue until weather allows, then pause for the winter. Construction will resume in spring 2026, with an anticipated summer 2026 opening for the railroad bridge. Local traffic will continue using Eden Avenue as the east-west detour until that bridge is complete.
How will traffic be affected during the project?
View closures and detours by construction stage using the interactive map for this project. Image versions of the detour maps will be posted on this page under the Documents section as they become available.
Throughout the project, clear signage and local detours will ensure continued access for those navigating the Grandview District and surrounding areas, including businesses in the Grandview and 50th & France districts.
Will access to businesses be maintained?
Yes! Please continue to support our local businesses. Local detours and signage will ensure continued access to Grandview and 50th & France businesses throughout all stages of construction.
What resources are available for area businesses?
The City of Edina values its businesses and is committed to supporting them throughout the project. An online landing page through Mailchimp has been set up for businesses to view communication options and sign up for business-specific emails at EdinaMN.gov/Highway100-Business. Resources to help businesses communicate changes to employees and customers (signs and social media graphics) have been added to this page in the Documents section.
How can I stay informed about the project?
The City of Edina is committed to minimizing disruptions by keeping residents, businesses and the traveling public informed throughout construction.
On this page, you’ll find:
Major traffic changes will also be shared through press releases and on the City’s social media channels.
Businesses in the area can sign up for business-specific communication options at EdinaMN.gov/Highway100-Business.
Text Notifications With Urgent Updates
Text messages will be sent when there are urgent updates about the Vernon Avenue & Highway 100 Interchange Project, including any unexpected changes or disruptions that may affect nearby residents or businesses.
Local Residents:
To get text updates, text HIGHWAY100-RESIDENT to 844-929-4328
(All one word, no spaces and include the hyphen.)
Area Businesses:
To get text updates, text HIGHWAY100-BUSINESS to 844-929-4328
(All one word, no spaces and include the hyphen.)
What are Online Project Talks and how can I join?
Online project talks are a way to stay connected with construction progress and ask questions directly to City staff. These meetings are hosted every other Thursday at 11 a.m. by City of Edina Director of Engineering Chad Millner and will continue until the project is complete. Each session includes construction updates and time for public Q&A.
Anyone interested in the project, including residents, businesses and visitors, is welcome to attend.
The project talk schedule is listed on this page. When it’s time for a project talk, visit EdinaMN.gov/Highway100Talks to participate. The talks will be held online through Microsoft Teams. No account is required, and you can join as a guest.
Who can I contact with questions?
Reach out to City of Edina Director of Engineering Chad Millner at cmillner@EdinaMN.gov or 952-826-0318.