Minnesota 100 Pictures (Page 2)

Minnesota Highway 100 Photos

Southern Terminus	Northern Terminus
At I-494 in Bloomington, MN	At I-694 in Brooklyn Center, MN

This is the second page in my series on MN 100. The first page shows both terminus photos and northbound mainline photos. This page shows both southbound mainline photos and photos of nearby locations related to the 2001-2004 reconstruction project.

Many thanks to Glenn Olson for the initial sets of construction photos.

Jump to Southbound: 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 to 36th Ave N
Jump to Southbound: MN 55 to I-494
Jump to France Ave area photos
Jump to CSAH 81/CSAH 9 area photos

Southbound: Indiana Ave to CSAH 81

Southbound at the old Indiana Ave N intersection, a few years before construction began. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.

Southbound lanes approaching Twin Lakes and a shift to the northbound side. Photo by Glenn Olson, 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.

Southbound lanes, just south of 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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.

First of three southbound photos in the CSAH 81 area. In this first photo, bridge construction for the future CSAH 81 overpass is very noticeable, with the temporary MN 100/CSAH 81 intersection in the background. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.

This second photo shows the future overpass barely a week after the bridge beams were installed. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken January 11, 2003.

By summer, the new CSAH 81 overpass is completed and open and the temporary intersection no longer exists. A temporary sign shows no access to CSAH 81 from southbound MN 100. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.

Southbound: 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 to 36th Ave N

	Looking south at the 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 overpass. This was taken from near 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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	Looking south from on the overpass itself. Note that traffic using the SB on-ramp from CSAH 81 is already using some of the new pavement. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.
	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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	This pre-construction photo looks south from the 42nd Ave N overpass. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken October 15, 2000.
	Looking south at the old 39th Ave N intersection. Note that the intersection had already been closed with the traffic signals removed, in preparation for the 36th Ave N interchange project. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	Southbound view of the old 36th Ave N intersection, prior to start of interchange construction. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.

Southbound: MN 55 to I-494

	Taking the new southbound offramp to MN 55. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.
	Also on the southbound offramp, showing the new SPUI intersection. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.
	Southbound at the exit to I-394. The overpass in the foreground is Glenwood Ave. Photo by Don Greiskalns, taken March 3, 2006.
	Southbound at the Minnetonka Blvd exit, prior to the 2006 project that repaved and restriped this area to provide 3 lanes in each direction along MN 100. More permanent reconstruction is expected around 2014. Photo by Don Greiskalns, taken March 3, 2006.
	Southbound MN 100 at the exit to MN 7, also prior to the 2006 repaving/restriping project. MN 7 previously extended further east into Minneapolis. Photo by Don Greiskalns, taken March 3, 2006.
	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.

France Ave area photos

	Construction underway on the future France Ave overpass. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.
	Construction on a retaining wall for the future northbound on-ramp from France Ave. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.
	Taking a turn on France Ave N, looking westward towards MN 100 in this pre-construction photo. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	A closer-up view of the old MN 100/France Ave intersection. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	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 by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	This is where new Azelia Ave/50th Ave crosses the Canadian Pacific Railroad tracks. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	Now heading eastbound along new 50th Ave N. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.

CSAH 81/CSAH 9 area photos

	Looking east at the pre-construction intersection of MN 100 and CSAH 81. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	A closer-in view of the intersection. Photo by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	From the same vantage point as above, looking south at the old West Broadway overpass. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	This view, looking north, shows the bridge beams in place, a few days after they were added. Photo by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, 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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	Heading eastbound on 42nd Ave N/CSAH 9 at the overpass over MN 100. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.

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	Southbound at the old Indiana Ave N intersection, a few years before construction began. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken May 20, 2000.
	Southbound lanes approaching Twin Lakes and a shift to the northbound side. Photo by Glenn Olson, 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.
	Southbound lanes, just south of 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 by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	First of three southbound photos in the CSAH 81 area. In this first photo, bridge construction for the future CSAH 81 overpass is very noticeable, with the temporary MN 100/CSAH 81 intersection in the background. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken November 24, 2002.
	This second photo shows the future overpass barely a week after the bridge beams were installed. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken January 11, 2003.
	By summer, the new CSAH 81 overpass is completed and open and the temporary intersection no longer exists. A temporary sign shows no access to CSAH 81 from southbound MN 100. Photo by Glenn Olson, taken summer of 2003.