Vernon Avenue & Highway 100 Interchange Project

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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 would improve safety and mobility for all users and eliminate redundant access ramps. Construction is anticipated to begin April 21.

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 would improve safety and mobility for all users and eliminate redundant access ramps. Construction is anticipated to begin April 21.

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 When’s this all gonna be done? on Facebook Share When’s this all gonna be done? on Twitter Share When’s this all gonna be done? on Linkedin Email When’s this all gonna be done? link

    When’s this all gonna be done?

    tmwarn asked 5 days ago

    Thank you for your question.  The entire interchange project is scheduled to conclude mid-November 2025.

  • Share How is this different than the project that closed the 50th + Hwy100 intersection all last summer? And why couldn’t this have all been coordinated? on Facebook Share How is this different than the project that closed the 50th + Hwy100 intersection all last summer? And why couldn’t this have all been coordinated? on Twitter Share How is this different than the project that closed the 50th + Hwy100 intersection all last summer? And why couldn’t this have all been coordinated? on Linkedin Email How is this different than the project that closed the 50th + Hwy100 intersection all last summer? And why couldn’t this have all been coordinated? link

    How is this different than the project that closed the 50th + Hwy100 intersection all last summer? And why couldn’t this have all been coordinated?

    ChrisM asked 6 days ago

    Thanks for the questions. Yes there are similar improvements being installed but they are much different projects. We have project partners in Hennepin County and MnDOT with this years project and we are required to coordinate with CPKC Rail. The funding and regulatory requirements are different. Combining the projects may have created a project too large to complete in one construction season. We understand the frustration with the amount of work in the area the last few years. Thanks for your patience. 

  • Share In the Vernon/100 construction project, will we eventually get rid of the southbound ramp onto 100 via Eden Avenue? I ask because I have been in 2 car accidents on that ramp, and the merge to join traffic coming from the Vernon ramp is unsafe enough that we avoid it completely now. on Facebook Share In the Vernon/100 construction project, will we eventually get rid of the southbound ramp onto 100 via Eden Avenue? I ask because I have been in 2 car accidents on that ramp, and the merge to join traffic coming from the Vernon ramp is unsafe enough that we avoid it completely now. on Twitter Share In the Vernon/100 construction project, will we eventually get rid of the southbound ramp onto 100 via Eden Avenue? I ask because I have been in 2 car accidents on that ramp, and the merge to join traffic coming from the Vernon ramp is unsafe enough that we avoid it completely now. on Linkedin Email In the Vernon/100 construction project, will we eventually get rid of the southbound ramp onto 100 via Eden Avenue? I ask because I have been in 2 car accidents on that ramp, and the merge to join traffic coming from the Vernon ramp is unsafe enough that we avoid it completely now. link

    In the Vernon/100 construction project, will we eventually get rid of the southbound ramp onto 100 via Eden Avenue? I ask because I have been in 2 car accidents on that ramp, and the merge to join traffic coming from the Vernon ramp is unsafe enough that we avoid it completely now.

    Meghan asked 11 days ago

    The plan is to close the southbound on-ramp off of Eden Ave. We did a test of the closure before all the projects in the area and we have multiple traffic studies that support it. After the Interchange is complete, we will revisit that discussion. Thanks

  • Share Does the recent freeze on federal funding impact this project? Thanks on Facebook Share Does the recent freeze on federal funding impact this project? Thanks on Twitter Share Does the recent freeze on federal funding impact this project? Thanks on Linkedin Email Does the recent freeze on federal funding impact this project? Thanks link

    Does the recent freeze on federal funding impact this project? Thanks

    BrianS asked about 1 month ago

    Thanks for the question. The funding related to this project has not been impacted. 

  • Share A sound wall was in the plan bc noise level is now above legal limit. I don' see it on the latest update on Facebook Share A sound wall was in the plan bc noise level is now above legal limit. I don' see it on the latest update on Twitter Share A sound wall was in the plan bc noise level is now above legal limit. I don' see it on the latest update on Linkedin Email A sound wall was in the plan bc noise level is now above legal limit. I don' see it on the latest update link

    A sound wall was in the plan bc noise level is now above legal limit. I don' see it on the latest update

    Wendyd asked 2 months ago

    Thanks for the questions. The existing noise walls will be reinstalled in approximately the same location. A new noise wall is being built along the northbound highway 100 onramp down to Minnehaha Creek. Thanks.

  • Share what is the schedule for this project such as an actual timeline of various work being done on the project? It seems to be getting pushed out. on Facebook Share what is the schedule for this project such as an actual timeline of various work being done on the project? It seems to be getting pushed out. on Twitter Share what is the schedule for this project such as an actual timeline of various work being done on the project? It seems to be getting pushed out. on Linkedin Email what is the schedule for this project such as an actual timeline of various work being done on the project? It seems to be getting pushed out. link

    what is the schedule for this project such as an actual timeline of various work being done on the project? It seems to be getting pushed out.

    david frenkel asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for the questions. The project has been delayed by CPKC Railroad. They recently signed the required documents so the project can proceed. The bid documents will be posted later this week or early next week soliciting a contractor. The bid opening is scheduled for March 6. The contract award is scheduled for April 16 City Council Meeting. Construction can start as soon as April 21. The selected contractor will provide a detailed construction schedule with major milestones. This schedule will allow us to communicate construction specifics with the public. There is still a possibility the project can be completed this year. Thanks, Chad Millner, City Engineer.

  • Share Has the railroad agreed to things yet? If so, when does the project begin? Also, what will the pedestrian area over the bridge look like? (If you could copy the link to the right page that describes it, that would be great!) on Facebook Share Has the railroad agreed to things yet? If so, when does the project begin? Also, what will the pedestrian area over the bridge look like? (If you could copy the link to the right page that describes it, that would be great!) on Twitter Share Has the railroad agreed to things yet? If so, when does the project begin? Also, what will the pedestrian area over the bridge look like? (If you could copy the link to the right page that describes it, that would be great!) on Linkedin Email Has the railroad agreed to things yet? If so, when does the project begin? Also, what will the pedestrian area over the bridge look like? (If you could copy the link to the right page that describes it, that would be great!) link

    Has the railroad agreed to things yet? If so, when does the project begin? Also, what will the pedestrian area over the bridge look like? (If you could copy the link to the right page that describes it, that would be great!)

    EMD asked 5 months ago

    As of Dec. 8, the railroad has not signed the required agreement. Until that agreement is signed, the project schedule is unknown. Both new bridges will have 8 to 12-feet wide sidewalks on each side of the bridge. There will be new ADA landings at the intersections with pedestrian activated push buttons and crosswalk markings. Thanks for the interest in the project.  

  • Share Thank you. on Facebook Share Thank you. on Twitter Share Thank you. on Linkedin Email Thank you. link

    Thank you.

    Mary Bean asked 6 months ago

    Your welcome

  • Share I'm afraid I cannot stand ONE MORE CONSTRUCTION project along Vernon/50th St. (or anywhere else for that matter)! Why does there need to be a Vernon/100 redo in the first place?? The existing one works just fine as far as I can see....easy off and easy on. A safer pedestrian route is the one thing I can see as needful. However, the disruptions, detours, traffic congestion and filthy air have already created a burden on the public, and it just never ever seems to end. I think there are better places to spend the money. on Facebook Share I'm afraid I cannot stand ONE MORE CONSTRUCTION project along Vernon/50th St. (or anywhere else for that matter)! Why does there need to be a Vernon/100 redo in the first place?? The existing one works just fine as far as I can see....easy off and easy on. A safer pedestrian route is the one thing I can see as needful. However, the disruptions, detours, traffic congestion and filthy air have already created a burden on the public, and it just never ever seems to end. I think there are better places to spend the money. on Twitter Share I'm afraid I cannot stand ONE MORE CONSTRUCTION project along Vernon/50th St. (or anywhere else for that matter)! Why does there need to be a Vernon/100 redo in the first place?? The existing one works just fine as far as I can see....easy off and easy on. A safer pedestrian route is the one thing I can see as needful. However, the disruptions, detours, traffic congestion and filthy air have already created a burden on the public, and it just never ever seems to end. I think there are better places to spend the money. on Linkedin Email I'm afraid I cannot stand ONE MORE CONSTRUCTION project along Vernon/50th St. (or anywhere else for that matter)! Why does there need to be a Vernon/100 redo in the first place?? The existing one works just fine as far as I can see....easy off and easy on. A safer pedestrian route is the one thing I can see as needful. However, the disruptions, detours, traffic congestion and filthy air have already created a burden on the public, and it just never ever seems to end. I think there are better places to spend the money. link

    I'm afraid I cannot stand ONE MORE CONSTRUCTION project along Vernon/50th St. (or anywhere else for that matter)! Why does there need to be a Vernon/100 redo in the first place?? The existing one works just fine as far as I can see....easy off and easy on. A safer pedestrian route is the one thing I can see as needful. However, the disruptions, detours, traffic congestion and filthy air have already created a burden on the public, and it just never ever seems to end. I think there are better places to spend the money.

    KSP asked 6 months ago

    Thanks for the comments. Understand the frustration with all the road reconstruction projects and other projects in that area. Thanks

  • Share The November 2024 Edition: Edina has created fears in some residents of the Grandview Square condominiums, where I live, that the project, whenever it starts, will re-route all Vernon/West 50th traffic to Eden Avenue for 11 months. I can't imagine that will be the case. Am I wrong? on Facebook Share The November 2024 Edition: Edina has created fears in some residents of the Grandview Square condominiums, where I live, that the project, whenever it starts, will re-route all Vernon/West 50th traffic to Eden Avenue for 11 months. I can't imagine that will be the case. Am I wrong? on Twitter Share The November 2024 Edition: Edina has created fears in some residents of the Grandview Square condominiums, where I live, that the project, whenever it starts, will re-route all Vernon/West 50th traffic to Eden Avenue for 11 months. I can't imagine that will be the case. Am I wrong? on Linkedin Email The November 2024 Edition: Edina has created fears in some residents of the Grandview Square condominiums, where I live, that the project, whenever it starts, will re-route all Vernon/West 50th traffic to Eden Avenue for 11 months. I can't imagine that will be the case. Am I wrong? link

    The November 2024 Edition: Edina has created fears in some residents of the Grandview Square condominiums, where I live, that the project, whenever it starts, will re-route all Vernon/West 50th traffic to Eden Avenue for 11 months. I can't imagine that will be the case. Am I wrong?

    Mary Bean asked 6 months ago

    Thanks for the question and understand the concerns. That is not the case but exactly where people choose to drive is unknown until the project starts. We are leaving many of the on- and off-ramps open during portions of the project, the Interlachen and Vernon Intersection will be build in phases and remain open for the project. Formal detours will use Excelsior Ave, Benton Ave, Highway 100 and Highway 62. We will also adjust the traffic control as issues arise. Thanks, Chad Millner, City Engineer.

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