Join us for an in-person public meeting on Thu, Feb. 19, to learn more about the 2026 construction project on Hwy 12. For more information, visit the meetings webpage.
About this project
Hwy 12 Wayzata to Minnetonka project location map
We are rebuilding Hwy 12 near downtown Wayzata between Shoreline Dr. and Central Ave. North/Co. Rd. 101. Originally built in 1970, this section of Hwy 12 needs to be replaced to continue to serve residents and those that use the highway.
We are repaving Hwy 12, replacing lighting, and making accessibility improvements between Central Ave. North in Wayzata and I-494 in Minnetonka. We will also be repairing ramps along this section of Hwy 12.
When work is finished, Hwy 12 will have a smoother road surface, improved lighting and visibility for motorists, and accessible sidewalks and bike paths.
Summary of work
Hwy 12 construction overview map
- Rebuild Hwy 12 between Shoreline Dr. and Central Ave.
- Resurface the pavement on Hwy 12 between Central Ave. and Gleason Lake Rd.
- Repair the concrete pavement on Hwy 12 between Gleason Lake Rd. and I-494
- Repair up to 20 ramps throughout the project area, including the following interchanges:
- Hwy 12 and Gleason Lake Rd.
- Hwy 12 and Carlson Pkwy.
- I-494 and Hwy 12
- Replace utilities, improve drainage and upgrade overhead signage along Hwy 12 between Shoreline Dr. and Central Ave.
- Replace lighting
- ADA improvements at multiple locations along Hwy 12
Traffic impacts
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available. Motorists can expect road, ramp, bridge and lane closures during construction. There will be weekend closures on Hwy 12 between Central Ave. and I-494 before Memorial Day or after Labor Day.
Lane closures
Early to mid-April
- Hwy 12 is reduced to two lanes in both directions between Shoreline Dr. and Central Ave.
Late April through fall
- Hwy 12 is reduced to two lanes in both directions between Central Ave. and I-494
Late April through fall; Weekly Monday through Friday
- Eastbound Hwy 12 is reduced to two lanes between Central Ave. and Shoreline Dr. during morning rush hour and reduced to one lane during evening rush hour
- Westbound Hwy 12 is reduced to one lane between Shoreline Dr. and Central Ave. during morning rush hour and reduced to two lanes during evening rush hour
- A moveable barrier system will be used for most of the construction season to shift lanes during peak travel times
Ramp closures
Late April through mid-summer
- The ramp from westbound Hwy 12 to Shoreline Dr. is closed
Mid-summer through fall
- The ramp from northbound Shoreline Dr. to eastbound Hwy 12 is closed