Construction crews will resume work next week on Highway 101 between Highway 5 in Chanhassen and County Road 62/Townline Road in Eden Prairie, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Beginning the week of April 28, crews will return to complete final tasks on the project. The work will require a temporary closure of the trail on the west side of Highway 101 at Purgatory Creek and Twilight Trail.
Additional work is scheduled for the week of May 19, when crews will add pavement markings at several intersections. Drivers should expect lane closures and flaggers near Pleasant View Road, Choctaw Circle, Kurvers Point Road/Valley View Road, 78th Street, and Highway 5.
MnDOT advises motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check 511 for real-time updates. All construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change.
The Highway 101 project began in June 2024 and includes resurfacing the road, reconstructing the trail on the west side, installing overhead pedestrian signals at Twilight Trail and Valley View Road, repairing drainage issues at Purgatory Creek, and building accessible pedestrian crossings and curb ramps. Work is expected to be completed in spring 2025.
Drivers are reminded to slow down, stay alert, and obey posted speed limits in work zones. Violations carry a fine of $300 under Minnesota law.
For more information, visit the Highway 101 project webpage.
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