Hwy 55 in downtown Annandale showing the new road, sidewalks and adjacent entrances (JPG)
After six months of construction, we're excited to share that the detour will be removed and Hwy 55 will reopen to all travelers on Fri, Oct. 17! This will mark the completion of this $11.5 million project to reconstruct and improve Hwy 55 through Annandale.
MnDOT thanks the Annandale community for their patience during this improvement project.
Crews will remove signs, equipment and complete any off-road work through October.
About this 2025 project
MnDOT will resurface and improve Hwy 55 from Brown Ave. to east of Annandale Blvd. (1.4 miles) in Annandale, includes utilities and access.
Project located on Hwy 55 from Brown Ave. to Annandale Blvd. in Annandale. Select map image to enlarge (PNG)
Summary of work
Hwy 55
Brown Ave. to Poplar Ave. N -
Reconstruct the asphalt road surface
Replace or update underground utilities, includes city water, sewer and storm water
Update the signal system at Hwy 55 and Excelsior Ave.
Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Oak Ave./Hwy 24/Harrison St.
Install a flashing pedestrian crosswalk signal
Realign to improve access at Hwy 55 and Poplar Ave. S
Close the west end Service Rd. entrance, just east of Poplar Ave. S. and install a cul-de-sac
Update or add pedestrian sidewalk along both sides of Hwy 55 between Brown Ave. and Cherry Ave.; continue on the north side to Poplar Ave. and connect to Service Rd.
Update street lighting
Hwy 55 widened and a center turn lane added between Poplar Ave. and Annandale Blvd. PNG)
Poplar Ave. to Annandale Blvd.
Repave the asphalt road surface
Widen the road along the north side shoulder to add a center left-turn lane from east of Poplar Ave. to west of Annandale Blvd.
Update storm/ditch drainage
Install shoulder rumble strips
Related project
City of Annandale to also realign Poplar Ln. over the railroad crossing to Hwy 55/Poplar Ave. Contact the city of Annandale for more details
