MnDOT will be performing a preventative maintenance micro mill and overlay project on I-35 Southbound only from Hwy 95 to Hwy 8 (North Branch to Forest Lake). Preconstruction warning signs will be posted on September 7th, with work expected to start September 14th. All work is in south bound driving lanes, with limited traffic impacts utilizing off peak lane closures for all phases listed below. Work on the north bound lanes was completed in 2022.
Project phases and estimate schedule (subject to weather and any work delays)
| Pre Warning Sign TH-35 SB | 7 Days | Thursday 09/07/23 | Friday 09/15/23 |
| Traffic Control TH-35 SB | 14 Days | Thursday 09/14/23 | Tuesday 10/03/23 |
| Interim Striping TH-35 SB | 14 Days | Thursday 09/14/23 | Tuesday 10/03/23 |
| Milling TH-35 SB | 5 Days | Thursday 09/14/23 | Wednesday 09/20/23 |
| Pave UTBWC TH-35 SB | 7 Days | Thursday 09/21/23 | Friday 09/29/23 |
| Permanent Striping TH-35 SB | 4 Days | Thursday 10/12/23 | Tuesday 10/17/23 |
| Lane Closure for Permanent Striping TH-35 SB | 4 Days | Thursday 10/12/23 | Tuesday 10/17/23 |