Vernon Avenue & Highway 100 Interchange Project

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Map of proposed improvements at Vernon Avenue and Highway 100, including two new bridges and a redesigned interchange.

The City of Edina partnering with Hennepin County in coordination with Minnesota Department of Transportation, is replacing the bridge over Highway 100 and the Vernon Avenue Bridge (County Road 158) over the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad. The overall project will also improve the intersections at Interlachen Boulevard, Gus Young Lane, Arcadia Avenue and the Highway 100 on- and off-ramps.


The size of the existing sidewalk and the lack of separation from heavy traffic make this street uncomfortable for many pedestrians, creating a significant barrier within the Grandview District. Additionally, the interchange with TH 100 is a complicated and redundant system of six unique access ramps that connect to four different streets within the district.

This project improves safety and mobility for all users and eliminates redundant access ramps.

Project goals

o Improve safety and mobility for all users

o Create new separated pedestrian routes

o Improve traffic operations

o Consolidate TH 100 access points

o Improve connectivity between residential and commercial areas of the district

o Replace Vernon Ave bridge meeting CP Rail clearance requirements

o Limit construction impacts to the public and create greater funding efficiency by combining city

and county projects

o Enhance economic viability with improved access


Changes to be made

Arcadia Avenue

  • Addition of 10-foot-wide sidewalk and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
  • New streetlights

Minnesota Highway 100

  • Removal of redundant on- and off ramps and the creation of a tight diamond interchange
  • New noise wall along northbound on-ramp

Interlachen Boulevard and Gus Young Lane

  • Addition of 10-foot-wide sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
  • New left turn lanes
  • New traffic signal with ADA-compliant audible crossings
  • New ADA-compliant entrance into Edina Liquor

Vernon Avenue and W. 50th St.

Two new bridges:

  1. New Vernon Avenue Bridge that is widened and raised to meet railroad height requirements
  2. New Highway 100 Bridge that creates space for the below improvements:
    • 10-foot-wide sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
    • Pedestrian refuge islands
    • New dual left-turn lanes in both east and west directions
    • New traffic signals with ADA-compliant audible crossings

The City of Edina partnering with Hennepin County in coordination with Minnesota Department of Transportation, is replacing the bridge over Highway 100 and the Vernon Avenue Bridge (County Road 158) over the Canadian Pacific (CP) Railroad. The overall project will also improve the intersections at Interlachen Boulevard, Gus Young Lane, Arcadia Avenue and the Highway 100 on- and off-ramps.


The size of the existing sidewalk and the lack of separation from heavy traffic make this street uncomfortable for many pedestrians, creating a significant barrier within the Grandview District. Additionally, the interchange with TH 100 is a complicated and redundant system of six unique access ramps that connect to four different streets within the district.

This project improves safety and mobility for all users and eliminates redundant access ramps.

Project goals

o Improve safety and mobility for all users

o Create new separated pedestrian routes

o Improve traffic operations

o Consolidate TH 100 access points

o Improve connectivity between residential and commercial areas of the district

o Replace Vernon Ave bridge meeting CP Rail clearance requirements

o Limit construction impacts to the public and create greater funding efficiency by combining city

and county projects

o Enhance economic viability with improved access


Changes to be made

Arcadia Avenue

  • Addition of 10-foot-wide sidewalk and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
  • New streetlights

Minnesota Highway 100

  • Removal of redundant on- and off ramps and the creation of a tight diamond interchange
  • New noise wall along northbound on-ramp

Interlachen Boulevard and Gus Young Lane

  • Addition of 10-foot-wide sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
  • New left turn lanes
  • New traffic signal with ADA-compliant audible crossings
  • New ADA-compliant entrance into Edina Liquor

Vernon Avenue and W. 50th St.

Two new bridges:

  1. New Vernon Avenue Bridge that is widened and raised to meet railroad height requirements
  2. New Highway 100 Bridge that creates space for the below improvements:
    • 10-foot-wide sidewalks and ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps
    • Pedestrian refuge islands
    • New dual left-turn lanes in both east and west directions
    • New traffic signals with ADA-compliant audible crossings

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  • Share Will there be any posted weight restriction signs or tonnage limits once the bridge is completed, or will it be rated for all standard heavy vehicle traffic? on Facebook Share Will there be any posted weight restriction signs or tonnage limits once the bridge is completed, or will it be rated for all standard heavy vehicle traffic? on Twitter Share Will there be any posted weight restriction signs or tonnage limits once the bridge is completed, or will it be rated for all standard heavy vehicle traffic? on Linkedin Email Will there be any posted weight restriction signs or tonnage limits once the bridge is completed, or will it be rated for all standard heavy vehicle traffic? link

    Will there be any posted weight restriction signs or tonnage limits once the bridge is completed, or will it be rated for all standard heavy vehicle traffic?

    Jarred asked 11 days ago

    There will be no restrictions on the new bridge. Thanks

  • Share Does the abutment slope (under the CPKC railroad bridge), of large rip rap rocks, get drizzled with concrete to stabilize, like all the other overpasses to stabilize over cp in edina? Not sure if your familiar with this, but to give you some background, there are 3 current vehicle overpasses that go over the railroad with drizzled concrete for slope erosion (benton ave, valley view rd, crosstown highway 62) and about 2 with dirt slopes (Gus Young Ln, W 78th st.) This one I do not know about yet. (Vernon) on Facebook Share Does the abutment slope (under the CPKC railroad bridge), of large rip rap rocks, get drizzled with concrete to stabilize, like all the other overpasses to stabilize over cp in edina? Not sure if your familiar with this, but to give you some background, there are 3 current vehicle overpasses that go over the railroad with drizzled concrete for slope erosion (benton ave, valley view rd, crosstown highway 62) and about 2 with dirt slopes (Gus Young Ln, W 78th st.) This one I do not know about yet. (Vernon) on Twitter Share Does the abutment slope (under the CPKC railroad bridge), of large rip rap rocks, get drizzled with concrete to stabilize, like all the other overpasses to stabilize over cp in edina? Not sure if your familiar with this, but to give you some background, there are 3 current vehicle overpasses that go over the railroad with drizzled concrete for slope erosion (benton ave, valley view rd, crosstown highway 62) and about 2 with dirt slopes (Gus Young Ln, W 78th st.) This one I do not know about yet. (Vernon) on Linkedin Email Does the abutment slope (under the CPKC railroad bridge), of large rip rap rocks, get drizzled with concrete to stabilize, like all the other overpasses to stabilize over cp in edina? Not sure if your familiar with this, but to give you some background, there are 3 current vehicle overpasses that go over the railroad with drizzled concrete for slope erosion (benton ave, valley view rd, crosstown highway 62) and about 2 with dirt slopes (Gus Young Ln, W 78th st.) This one I do not know about yet. (Vernon) link

    Does the abutment slope (under the CPKC railroad bridge), of large rip rap rocks, get drizzled with concrete to stabilize, like all the other overpasses to stabilize over cp in edina? Not sure if your familiar with this, but to give you some background, there are 3 current vehicle overpasses that go over the railroad with drizzled concrete for slope erosion (benton ave, valley view rd, crosstown highway 62) and about 2 with dirt slopes (Gus Young Ln, W 78th st.) This one I do not know about yet. (Vernon)

    asked 18 days ago

    Thanks for the question. The rip rap will not get any grouting. 

  • Share Regarding the April 16th update, after the bridge pouring has cured, what is there still to do, regarding "minor" things, e.g. Curb, median/sidewalk pouring, tree planting, fencing, seeding? on Facebook Share Regarding the April 16th update, after the bridge pouring has cured, what is there still to do, regarding "minor" things, e.g. Curb, median/sidewalk pouring, tree planting, fencing, seeding? on Twitter Share Regarding the April 16th update, after the bridge pouring has cured, what is there still to do, regarding "minor" things, e.g. Curb, median/sidewalk pouring, tree planting, fencing, seeding? on Linkedin Email Regarding the April 16th update, after the bridge pouring has cured, what is there still to do, regarding "minor" things, e.g. Curb, median/sidewalk pouring, tree planting, fencing, seeding? link

    Regarding the April 16th update, after the bridge pouring has cured, what is there still to do, regarding "minor" things, e.g. Curb, median/sidewalk pouring, tree planting, fencing, seeding?

    UknowwhoIam asked 26 days ago

    Thanks for the questions. There are lots of things left to do. I should have been more specific. They need the deck to cure for a specified amount of time. When the deck is ready, pour the sidewalk, median, and concrete barriers on the bridge. Finish utility work on the west side of the bridge. Install railings, lights, and pavement markings on the bridge. Install gravel base materials between the bridge and street, place bituminous, traffic signals, pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, lights, and other misc. items. Lots of items left to complete prior to the road opening. Thanks

  • Share The Opus building next to Hilltop is already pouring their third floor. The bridge is still a skeleton. Why is it taking so long? on Facebook Share The Opus building next to Hilltop is already pouring their third floor. The bridge is still a skeleton. Why is it taking so long? on Twitter Share The Opus building next to Hilltop is already pouring their third floor. The bridge is still a skeleton. Why is it taking so long? on Linkedin Email The Opus building next to Hilltop is already pouring their third floor. The bridge is still a skeleton. Why is it taking so long? link

    The Opus building next to Hilltop is already pouring their third floor. The bridge is still a skeleton. Why is it taking so long?

    Detour Dan asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the question. Two reasons, the Opus Project started before the bridge. Recall, Xcel Energy and CPKC Railroad did not work out an agreement until late September / early October. No work could occur until that agreement was in place. Second, we decided not to pay additional millions of dollars for winter work. Opus decided to work thru the winter.

  • Share I have not been to the railroad bridge site, in a while.. It seems rip rap has been laid down underneathe bridge. Will riprap rocks be sloped on both abutments or just the East facing side? to add, Will rip rap be added on side slopes (Areas directly next to abutment(s) or will that space me left for hydroseed and seedlings? Also once beam placing is finshed when will they start to form the forms for the concrete pouring? Thanks again. Jarred A. on Facebook Share I have not been to the railroad bridge site, in a while.. It seems rip rap has been laid down underneathe bridge. Will riprap rocks be sloped on both abutments or just the East facing side? to add, Will rip rap be added on side slopes (Areas directly next to abutment(s) or will that space me left for hydroseed and seedlings? Also once beam placing is finshed when will they start to form the forms for the concrete pouring? Thanks again. Jarred A. on Twitter Share I have not been to the railroad bridge site, in a while.. It seems rip rap has been laid down underneathe bridge. Will riprap rocks be sloped on both abutments or just the East facing side? to add, Will rip rap be added on side slopes (Areas directly next to abutment(s) or will that space me left for hydroseed and seedlings? Also once beam placing is finshed when will they start to form the forms for the concrete pouring? Thanks again. Jarred A. on Linkedin Email I have not been to the railroad bridge site, in a while.. It seems rip rap has been laid down underneathe bridge. Will riprap rocks be sloped on both abutments or just the East facing side? to add, Will rip rap be added on side slopes (Areas directly next to abutment(s) or will that space me left for hydroseed and seedlings? Also once beam placing is finshed when will they start to form the forms for the concrete pouring? Thanks again. Jarred A. link

    I have not been to the railroad bridge site, in a while.. It seems rip rap has been laid down underneathe bridge. Will riprap rocks be sloped on both abutments or just the East facing side? to add, Will rip rap be added on side slopes (Areas directly next to abutment(s) or will that space me left for hydroseed and seedlings? Also once beam placing is finshed when will they start to form the forms for the concrete pouring? Thanks again. Jarred A.

    asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the question. Rip rap is placed at both abutments and the adjacent slopes will be seeded. Beams have been placed and they are in the process of forming the deck for concrete.


    Thanks, Derek Huston

  • Share yellow warning sign on 100 N exit - speed suggestion 20mph; probably not needed anymore on Facebook Share yellow warning sign on 100 N exit - speed suggestion 20mph; probably not needed anymore on Twitter Share yellow warning sign on 100 N exit - speed suggestion 20mph; probably not needed anymore on Linkedin Email yellow warning sign on 100 N exit - speed suggestion 20mph; probably not needed anymore link

    yellow warning sign on 100 N exit - speed suggestion 20mph; probably not needed anymore

    sjarvinen asked about 2 months ago

    Thanks for the note. We will check it out. 

  • Share Where you answered Lukes questions Are the tree removal plans linked to this project page, or are you talking about a separate document/file? Thanks on Facebook Share Where you answered Lukes questions Are the tree removal plans linked to this project page, or are you talking about a separate document/file? Thanks on Twitter Share Where you answered Lukes questions Are the tree removal plans linked to this project page, or are you talking about a separate document/file? Thanks on Linkedin Email Where you answered Lukes questions Are the tree removal plans linked to this project page, or are you talking about a separate document/file? Thanks link

    Where you answered Lukes questions Are the tree removal plans linked to this project page, or are you talking about a separate document/file? Thanks

    Jarred asked about 2 months ago

    They are separate documents. If interested, reach out to me. Thanks, Chad Millner. 

  • Share Disregarding this project, What is the most likely next vehicular bridge to be replaced In Edina, One that is perhaps deteriorating or has reached is span of life segment. Within in the next 10-15-20 years? or beyond.. on Facebook Share Disregarding this project, What is the most likely next vehicular bridge to be replaced In Edina, One that is perhaps deteriorating or has reached is span of life segment. Within in the next 10-15-20 years? or beyond.. on Twitter Share Disregarding this project, What is the most likely next vehicular bridge to be replaced In Edina, One that is perhaps deteriorating or has reached is span of life segment. Within in the next 10-15-20 years? or beyond.. on Linkedin Email Disregarding this project, What is the most likely next vehicular bridge to be replaced In Edina, One that is perhaps deteriorating or has reached is span of life segment. Within in the next 10-15-20 years? or beyond.. link

    Disregarding this project, What is the most likely next vehicular bridge to be replaced In Edina, One that is perhaps deteriorating or has reached is span of life segment. Within in the next 10-15-20 years? or beyond..

    Jarred asked about 2 months ago

    The next two bridges up for replacement are the Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge in 2026/27 and the Wooddale Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek tentatively scheduled for 2029. Thanks. 

  • Share What types of trees were cut down to go fourth with this project, on Facebook Share What types of trees were cut down to go fourth with this project, on Twitter Share What types of trees were cut down to go fourth with this project, on Linkedin Email What types of trees were cut down to go fourth with this project, link

    What types of trees were cut down to go fourth with this project,

    Luke asked about 2 months ago

    Volunteer scrub / invasive type trees around the Highway 100 bridge, near the railroad bridge, near Davanni's and near Holiday. If you want a copy of the removal plans, please email me separately. In my opinion, none of the removals provided any screening to the residential properties that are not getting a noise wall. Thanks, Chad Millner

  • Share What types of trees were cut down and how many were removed to go fourth with this project because I live near grandview very close to this construction and we dont so much coverage anymore from traffic ever since they were cut down in certain areas.. on Facebook Share What types of trees were cut down and how many were removed to go fourth with this project because I live near grandview very close to this construction and we dont so much coverage anymore from traffic ever since they were cut down in certain areas.. on Twitter Share What types of trees were cut down and how many were removed to go fourth with this project because I live near grandview very close to this construction and we dont so much coverage anymore from traffic ever since they were cut down in certain areas.. on Linkedin Email What types of trees were cut down and how many were removed to go fourth with this project because I live near grandview very close to this construction and we dont so much coverage anymore from traffic ever since they were cut down in certain areas.. link

    What types of trees were cut down and how many were removed to go fourth with this project because I live near grandview very close to this construction and we dont so much coverage anymore from traffic ever since they were cut down in certain areas..

    Luke asked about 2 months ago

    Volunteer scrub / invasive type trees around the Highway 100 bridge, near the railroad bridge, near Davanni's and near Holiday. If you want a copy of the removal plans, please email me separately. In my opinion, none of the removals provided any screening to the residential properties that are not getting a noise wall. Thanks, Chad Millner

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