TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
Highway 65
Long-awaited reconstruction of Highway 65 in Blaine began spring 2026 between 97th Avenue and 117th Avenue. The four-year project will convert the existing at-grade intersections on Highway 65 at 99th Avenue, 105th Avenue, 109th Avenue and 117th Avenue / Cloud Drive into interchanges, with Highway 65 traveling above.
The project also includes a pedestrian bridge between 113th Avenue and 114th Avenue and will reroute existing local streets and driveways onto frontage and backage roads between 99th Avenue and 109th Avenue to safely carry local traffic between the interchanges and provide residential and business access. New trails and sidewalks along the highway corridor will be built to meet Americans with Disabilities( ADA) standards. Improved drainage, including culvert repair / replacements, larger stormwater pipes and vegetation, will help control erosion.
MnDOT will maintain two lanes of traffic in each direction as much as possible although there will be some single lane traffic and short-term closures and detours on Highway 65. There also will be closures and detours at cross streets. Access will be maintained to all businesses and the community.
When completed in fall 2029, this project will enhance accessibility, reduce congestion, improve traffic flow / travel times and improve safety along the road, and provide a smoother road surface and extend pavement life.
The MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a resource for all those who travel on Highway 65 during this project. We will continuously be updating our website with all the latest information regarding the construction.
For more information: www. mndot. gov / metro / projects / hwy65blaine / index. html
For questions, please contact Kent Barnard at connect @ thriveon65blaine. com.
Metro Transit Micro Bus Service
Metro Transit offers a“ micro” bus service in the Blaine zone, which is a door-to-door rideshare transit service that uses ADA-accessible minibuses.
Each Metro micro ride must start and end in the service area. Riders choose their starting point –– they can be picked up at their houses. Drop-off destinations are also chosen by the rider, such as a bus stop, METRO station, or anywhere else in the service area.
The service connects users to shopping, medical appointments, entertainment, and more. It also allows for riders to transfer to routes 10, 25, 804 and 852 to further their trips. Visit metrotransit. org / micro-blaine for info on how to download the Metro micro app to book rides or call 651-602-1170.
This service is available 5:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. on weekdays and 7 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. on weekends. Holiday hours may vary.
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