Construction

One week of testing down, Met Council looks to light rail’s future

Rachel Hoppe • October 24, 2025

After years of planning, construction and waiting, the Green Line Extension from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie entered its testing phase a week ago.

LRT project moves into testing phase

Mark Weber • September 16, 2025

Eden Prairie’s Green Line Extension enters testing, with rail grinders, crossings and trains signaling progress toward a 2027 opening.

Highway 5 to close in Eden Prairie Aug. 1-4 for roadwork

EPLN Staff Reports • July 29, 2025

Highway 5 in Eden Prairie will fully close Aug. 1–4 for roadwork; lane reductions on Hwy 5, 212 continue.

Highway 5 to close this weekend in Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • July 23, 2025

Highway 5 will close in both directions July 25–28 in Eden Prairie for roadwork. Traffic will be detoured via Highway 212.

Ramp and lane closures begin July 14 on Highways 212 and 5

EPLN Staff Reports • July 11, 2025

Lane and ramp closures begin July 14 on Highways 212 and 5 in Eden Prairie as MnDOT launches major road repairs.

Road construction on Pioneer Trail begins June 11

EPLN Staff Reports • June 9, 2025

Expect single-lane traffic in one direction and flaggers this month for the Hennepin County curb and resurfacing project.

MnDOT to start major Highway 212 and 5 repairs in Eden Prairie June 12

EPLN Staff Reports • June 8, 2025

MnDOT begins highway repairs June 12 in Eden Prairie, with lane, ramp, and weekend closures on Highway 212 and Highway 5.

Highway 101 lane closures postponed due to rain

EPLN Staff Reports • June 3, 2025

Planned Highway 101 lane and trail closures in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie have been postponed due to rain, MnDOT announced.

Lane closures on Hwy. 101 set for June 4 in Eden Prairie, Chanhassen

EPLN Staff Reports • June 2, 2025

Lane and trail closures are planned June 4 along Highway 101 in Eden Prairie and Chanhassen for ongoing road improvements.

Daytime lane closures planned May 19 on Hwy. 101 in Chanhassen, Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • May 17, 2025

Daytime lane closures set for May 19 on Highway 101 in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie as part of MnDOT improvements.

MnDOT to discuss Eden Prairie highway project May 14

EPLN Staff Reports • May 1, 2025

MnDOT will host a virtual meeting May 14 to outline Highway 212 and 5 repairs in Eden Prairie this summer.

Closures ahead on Highway 101 in Chanhassen, Eden Prairie

EPLN Staff Reports • April 25, 2025

Crews resume Highway 101 work between Chanhassen and Eden Prairie, with trail closures and lane restrictions expected through spring.