Minnesota Highway 100 Construction

The photos on this page, are an ongoing work-in-progress documenting the reconstruction and upgrading of Minnesota Highway 100 in the western Twin Cities area between I-394 and Hennepin CSAH 152/Brooklyn Blvd.  Unless otherwise noted, these photos are taken by Glenn Olson.

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Glenwood Ave/MN 55 Area

	Approaching Glenwood Ave and the beginning of construction on northbound MN 100.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	You can see that, at this stage in the construction, all traffic has been switched to the southbound lanes at the Glenwood Ave overpass.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Another view at the Glenwood Ave overpass.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Underneath the Glenwood Ave overpass.  In the background you can see construction leading into the MN 55 interchange.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	At this time, northbound MN 100 traffic wishing to exit to MN 55 was using the then-existing northbound lanes, while all through traffic in both directions was using the southbound lanes.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Northbound mainline work, on the curve just before the MN 55 interchange.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Photo showing the northbound approach to and the construction of the northbound bridge over MN 55.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	This pre-construction photo shows the old EB 55 to NB 100 loop merging, and guide signage for the old NB 100 to WB 55 loop.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Back on the newly opened northbound lanes approaching the MN 55 interchange.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Taking the new southbound offramp to MN 55.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Also on the southbound offramp, showing the new SPUI intersection.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	More northbound lane work, on the north side of the MN 55 interchange.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	A newer northbound picture from just north of MN 55.  The crane in the background sits atop the future northbound bridge over a Union Pacific RR spur.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	This pre-construction photo shows the northbound lanes at Thotland Rd, just north of the Union Pacific RR bridge.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Exactly 2.5 years later, north of the Union Pacific RR bridge.  The southbound lanes are largely complete and in-use while construction continues on the future northbound lanes.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	New pavement for the southbound lanes.  The location is believed to be just north of the Union Pacific RR spur.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.

Duluth St Area

	In this northbound photo, taken between the Union Pacific RR spur and Golden Valley Rd, you can see clearing work in preparation for the main roadway work.  Photo taken August 31, 2001..
	This pre-construction photo looks northbound, approaching the exit to Duluth St/CSAH 66.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Just south of Duluth St/CSAH 66, and all traffic is in the northbound lanes.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	This photo, also just south of Duluth St/CSAH 66, shows construction mostly completed.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Northbound at the temporary exit to Duluth St/CSAH 66.  Construction for the bridge over Duluth St is noticeable in the background.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	This photo shows completion of the northbound exit to Duluth St/CSAH 66.  All traffic was on the new northbound bridge while the southbound bridge was under construction.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Closer-up picture of the bridge construction on the northbound side.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Underneath the bridge.  The bridge on the right is the brand new bridge for the future northbound lanes on MN 100.  The older bridge on the left is the old bridge, currently being used for northbound traffic.  Photo taken January 11, 2002.
	North of Duluth St.  At this time, construction had not begun on this immediate stretch.  However, in the background you can see construction work associated with the 36th Ave N interchange construction.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	This pre-construction photo looks at the northbound lanes in the vicinity of 29th Ave N.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Further north, near Bassett's Creek and 29th Ave N, showing the temporary bypass used during construction of the Bassett's Creek culvert.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Approaching a crossover over to the newly completed section north of 29th Ave N.  According to Glenn Olsen, there is an overhead distance guide sign now located near the beginning of the northbound noise wall in the background.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	At the crossover.  The pier in the middle is for the Bassett's Creek pedestrian bridge.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Here's a view of the overhead distance sign, as seen from the end of Unity Ave.  Photo taken January 11, 2003.
	A later view, showing the completed pedestrian bridge.  Photo taken summer of 2003.

36th Ave N Area

	Northbound approaching the then-36th Ave N intersection, just after construction on the new interchange began.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Northbound at the old intersection itself.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Southbound view of the old intersection.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Northbound at the then-recently-opened 36th Ave N interchange.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Another view, showing the northbound off-ramp itself, as well as the overpass in the background.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	A later view of the northbound off-ramp, showing the overhead BGS, though with some of the sign covered.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	A later view, showing the CSAH 9/CSAH 81/42nd Ave sign.  Photo taken January 11, 2003.

39th Ave N Area

	In the northbound lanes.  The intersection had just been permanently closed.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	Looking south at the old intersection.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.

42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 Area

	Northbound at the pre-construction exit to 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9.  Photo taken May 24, 2000.
	A pre-construction photo, looking north from the 42nd Ave N overpass.  Photo taken October 15, 2000.
	This pre-construction photo looks south from the 42nd Ave N overpass.  Photo taken October 15, 2000.
	Looking across the mainline at the southbound ramps at 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Southbound, just north of the 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 overpass.  The southbound lane shift back to the new southbound roadway was made within 2 days prior to the photograph...you can see the temporary Jersey barrier which separated traffic on the northbound side.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	A broader view, looking south, of the 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 interchange.  This was taken from the RR overpass adjacent to the W. Broadway overpass.  The uncompleted ramp on the left side of the photo will be a frontage road carrying two traffic movements:  northbound MN 100 to southbound CSAH 81, and 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 to northbound MN 100.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	This northbound view from just south of 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 shows traffic crossing over to the completed southbound lanes in order to facilitate construction of the northbound lanes.  On the right, traffic cones direct traffic to the opened NB off-ramp to 42nd.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Looking northbound just north of the 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 overpass, with all traffic in the future southbound lanes.  Construction is underway on the northbound lanes and NB ramp from 42nd.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Looking south at construction between the RR overpass and 42nd Ave.  Note that traffic using the SB on-ramp from CSAH 81 is already using some of the new pavement.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Looking southbound at the intersection of 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 with Vera Cruz Ave N and the new, recently opened southbound ramps.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Heading eastbound on 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 at the overpass over MN 100.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Above the SUV, one can see an old-style lamppost that existed at MN 100/42nd Ave N prior to construction.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.

CSAH 81/Twin Lakes Area

	Looking east at the pre-construction intersection of MN 100 and CSAH 81.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	A closer-in view of the intersection.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Looking more southeasterly now, at the then-wide-open space between CSAH 81 and the West Broadway/CSAH 8 overpass.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	From the same vantage point as above, looking south at the old West Broadway overpass.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Southbound at the temporary intersection with CSAH 81.  Bridge construction for the future CSAH 81 overpass is very noticeable.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Also looking southbound.  The bridge beams for the future CSAH 81 overpass were installed in early January.  Photo taken January 11, 2003.
	This view, looking north, shows the bridge beams in place, a few days after they were added.  Photo taken January 11, 2003.
	This view shows both the temporary ramp and construction of the new ramp from SB CSAH 81 to SB MN 100.  The signals in the background will be for the future SB off-ramp from MN 100 to CSAH 81.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	This view shifts to the right from the above view, showing the completed CSAH 81 overpass as well as construction on the future SB lanes and SB on-ramp.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Northbound along MN 100.  The three bridges, in order, are the BNSF RR spur, West Broadway/CSAH 8, and CSAH 81.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Here's a view taken from the west end of the RR overpass, showing construction of the West Broadway/CSAH 8 overpass.  Some new concrete has been laid for the future southbound lanes as well.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Southbound just north of the new CSAH 81 overpass.  A temporary sign shows no access to CSAH 81 from southbound MN 100.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Southbound lanes over Twin Lakes.  According to an old "Hotspot" update on MnDOT's website, the white blocks are a type of foam that add buoyancy and stability to the earth supporting the roadway and causeway.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Southbound lanes approaching Twin Lakes and a shift to the northbound side.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	These two photos show traffic using the new northbound bridge over Twin Lakes as construction progresses on the southbound bridge.  Photos taken summer of 2003.

France Ave N Area

	Southbound at the old Indiana Ave N intersection, before construction began.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Taking a turn on France Ave N, looking westward towards MN 100 in this pre-construction photo.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	A closer-up view of the old MN 100/France Ave intersection.  Photo taken May 20, 2000.
	Northbound approaching the then-Indiana Ave N intersection.  Dirt piling for the future France Ave N interchange is apparent.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Auxiliary construction related to the France Ave interchange.  I'm not certain on the location, but I believe this is looking at 46th Ave N from France Ave.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	Looking northbound at the Canadian Pacific RR overpass.  A temporary intersection at 50th Ave N is in the background, behind the RR overpass.  Photo taken August 31, 2001.
	First of three photographs showing the new "realignment" of France Ave N.  This first photo shows the beginning of new construction on Azelia Ave N, north of Lakebreeze Ave N.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	This is where new Azelia Ave/50th Ave crosses the Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	Now heading eastbound along new 50th Ave N.  It is not known if this new construction will be named France Ave or remain as Azelia and 50th Aves.  Photo taken November 24, 2002.
	This photo shows all traffic using the southbound lanes in the vicinity of the old France Ave intersection.  The construction behind the old traffic signal is retaining walls for the future northbound on-ramp, also shown below.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Construction underway on the future France Ave overpass.  Photo taken summer of 2003.
	Construction on a retaining wall for the future northbound on-ramp from France Ave.  Photo taken summer of 2003.

All construction photos by Glenn Olsen.

Non-construction-related photos

	Southbound at the exit to I-394.  The overpass in the foreground is Glenwood Ave.  Photo by Don Greiskalns, taken March 3, 2006.
	Southbound MN 100 at the exit to MN 7.  MN 7 previously extended further east into Minneapolis.  Photo by Don Greiskalns.
	Southbound, approaching the exit and W 77th St and the eventual end at I-494. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken August 31, 2001.
	A closer-in view of the guide signage in the above photograph.  Photo by Monte Castleman, date unknown.
	Northbound MN 100, approaching the northern end at I-694.  Photo by Glenn Olson, taken August 31, 2001.

Terminus photos

	At the northern terminus, MN 100 splits, with the exit going to Humboldt Ave N and the mainline merging in with eastbound I-694. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken March 17, 2002.
	This high-glare view is where the ramp from SB MN 252 splits to MN 100 and WB I-94/694. Photo by Adam Froehlig, taken July 29, 2002.
	Southbound at I-494/MN 5, where the southern terminus lies.  The roadway continues past I-494 as Normandale Blvd/Hennepin CSAH 34.  Photo by Glenn Olson, taken March 17, 2002.
	Southbound at the I-494/MN 5 overpass.  Just beyond the loop to EB I-494/MN 5 is an END MN 100 shield.  Photo by Adam Froehlig, taken July 29, 2002.

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