County Road J & I-35E Interchange

County Road J from Centerville Road to Otter Lake Road, including the I-35E interchange, is scheduled for reconstruction in 2025 & 2026, led by Ramsey County in partnership with MnDOT, Anoka County, White Bear Township, North Oaks, and Lino Lakes. The current interchange and surrounding area face significant safety, congestion, and access challenges for all users, which are expected to worsen with upcoming development. Planned improvements will complete missing freeway connections by adding access to and from I-35E, enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities along County Road J (Ash Street), replace the bridge over I-35E, and improve stormwater management with new stormwater ponds. 

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Timeline

• Utility relocations are ongoing.
• Road work is planned to begin August 4, weather dependent.   
• 2025 Construction will include the Centerville Road Roundabout and portions of the I-35E interchange.   

Community engagement

Past community engagement:

• Online comment map from December 2021 to January 2022 to collect community feedback on safety, pedestrian and bicyclist access, congestion and access to businesses and neighborhoods.
• A virtual open house in September 2022 (StoryMap) was available to provide details on the 8 concept alternatives being considered and collect community feedback. There were also “Virtual Office Hours” which provided opportunities to connect live with Ramsey and Anoka County staff to ask questions and provide feedback during virtual meetings. 
• An in-person open house was held in July 2023 where a preferred concept was reviewed along with additional project materials. 
  • Meeting summary (PDF)
• An in-person open house was held in May 2024 where a final design concept was reviewed along with additional project materials.
• An in-person open house was held in September 2024 where the final design, construction impacts, and maintenance of traffic during construction were reviewed along with additional project materials.
• An in-person open house was held in May, 2025 where attendees learned more about the project and were able to share feedback.