Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project Enters Final Phase Ahead of Fall 2025 Completion

Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project Enters Final Phase Ahead of Fall 2025 Completion

Ramsey, MN — The Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project, a multi-year, $140 million reconstruction of U.S. Highway 10/169 through Ramsey, is entering its final phase with completion scheduled for fall 2025. The project is being delivered by Anoka County, the City of Ramsey, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), with Ames Construction serving as the primary contractor and Bolton & Menk, Inc. as the design engineer.

Project Scope and Goals

The Ramsey Gateway Project is designed to improve safety, capacity, and traffic flow on one of Minnesota’s most congested and crash-prone highway corridors. The project’s key components include:

• New Interchanges — Replacing the signalized intersections at Ramsey Boulevard (County Highway 56) and Sunfish Lake Boulevard (County Highway 57) with grade-separated, tight-diamond interchanges. Both will feature bridges over Highway 10 and the BNSF railway, with roundabout ramp intersections to improve safety and reduce delays.
• Frontage Roads — A new north frontage road system will connect the two interchanges, removing direct access points from Highway 10. This design will keep local traffic off the main highway, improve safety for regional commuters and freight, and add pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Safety Improvements — By eliminating at-grade signals and rail conflicts, the project aims to reduce the high rate of rear-end collisions and improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Economic Impact — Reduced congestion and improved reliability are expected to make the corridor more attractive to businesses and support local economic growth.

Current Status and Timeline

• Sunfish Lake Boulevard Interchange — Completed and opened to traffic in November 2024.
• Ramsey Boulevard Interchange — Construction is progressing with installation of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, pavement, and curbs. The interchange is scheduled to open on November 3, 2025.
• Frontage Roads — Construction remains ongoing, with completion expected in fall 2025.

Detours and Traffic Impacts

Drivers should continue to expect significant closures and detours through the 2025 construction season:

• Ramsey Boulevard is closed between Highway 10 and Riverdale Drive through fall 2025. Detours use Armstrong Boulevard, Bunker Lake Boulevard, and Sunfish Lake Boulevard.
• Frontage Roads remain under construction, though business access is being maintained.
• The Mississippi West Regional Trail near Highway 10 and Ramsey Boulevard is closed until fall 2025.

Periodic overnight and weekend ramp closures will also continue as crews complete bridge tie-ins and pavement work. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, follow posted detours, and check MnDOT’s 511MN system and Anoka County’s project website for up-to-date conditions.

Funding and Partners

The estimated $140 million project is funded through multiple sources, including Anoka County, the City of Ramsey, MnDOT’s Capital Highway Investment Plan, the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program, State General Obligation Bonds, and State Rail Funds.

Why It Matters

The Highway 10 Ramsey Gateway Project represents one of the region’s most significant infrastructure investments in decades. By eliminating the last remaining traffic signals on Highway 10 in Ramsey and separating highway traffic from rail activity, officials say the project will dramatically improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance freight reliability for decades to come.

For maps, detour details, and subscription updates, visit the Anoka County project page or MnDOT’s 511MN.

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