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| Total Mileage in State: | 39.5 miles | |
| Northern End: | At I-35/I-35W, in Columbus | |
| Southern End: | At I-35/I-35W, in Burnsville | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 39.5 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Anoka, Ramsey, Dakota | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-694, in Little Canada I-94, in Saint Paul I-494, in Mendota Heights I-35, in Burnsville |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Columbus, Maplewood, Saint Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan, Burnsville | |
Southbound
- Section 1: Interstate 35 (Columbus) to Saint Paul (Exit 105)
- Section 2: Saint Paul (Exit 105) to Interstate 35 (Burnsville)
Section 1: Interstate 35 (Columbus) to Saint Paul (Exit 105)
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Interstate 35E as it begins at Exit 127 on Interstate 35 South in Columbus. At this point, I-35 South splits into I-35E and I-35 W. You can see the southbound lanes of I-35W to the right. During the 39.5-mile length of I-35E, its mileage and exit numbers are a continuation of those from Interstate 35, since between it and I-35W, I-35E is shorter and a slightly more direct route south. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South reassurance shield as the alignment begins. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 35E South start out at 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the first two exits on Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 125. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exits 123B-A to Hugo and Centerville. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exits 123B-A: CR 14 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at mile marker 122. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 120. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the next two exits on Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Like other Interstates in the Twin Cities area, Interstate 35E also has a tolled express / HOV lane which starts 1 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 117: CR 96 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The tolled express lane on Interstate 35E South requires MnPass for electronic toll payment. High occupancy vehicles of 2 or more are exempt from the toll. The tolls and restricted use of this lane are in effect Monday thru Friday from 6AM to 10AM. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Thru trucks loooking to bypass downtown St. Paul should use Interstate 694 East to Interstate 494. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 115: County Rd E (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South approaching Exits 114 and 113. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Nearing Exit 114, the maximum speed limit decreases to 60 mph while the minimum remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 114: Interstate 694 East (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 113: Interstate 694 West (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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South of Exit 113, Interstate 35E South curves to the west as it will have a very brief concurrency with Interstate 694 West ahead. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South, now facing westbound, as it prepares to join up with the westbound lanes of Interstate 694 on the right. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The express/HOV lane continues on Interstate 35E South during this brief concurrency. I-35E South thru traffic to downtown St. Paul should keep to the left. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 60 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum during the brief concurrency. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South / Interstate 694 West at Exit 46: Interstate 35E South - St Paul (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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A view of the split of Interstate 35E South and Interstate 694 West at Exit 46 (which is based on the mileage of Interstate 694). (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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After splitting off from Interstate 694, Interstate 35E South begins to curve to the south once again to head for downtown Saint Paul. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 113. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 112: Little Canada Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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This overhead sign provides advance warning that trucks over 9,000 lbs GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) are prohibited on Interstate 35E South between Interstate 94 and MN 5. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 111B: MN 36 West - Minneapolis (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 111A: MN 36 East - Stillwater (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 110B: Roselawn Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 110A: Larpenteur Ave / Wheelock Pkwy (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South as it enters the Saint Paul city limits. The overhead sign lists the distances to the two upcoming exits to downtown. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 60 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum for a bit longer. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South reassurance shield as downtown St. Paul comes into view. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 109: Maryland Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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South of Exit 109, the maximum speed limit decreases to 55 mph approaching downtown. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The express lane restrictions will come to an end 1/2 mile ahead, as we get another overhead warning sign that trucks over 9,000 lbs GVW are prohibited on Interstate 35E South between Interstate 94 and MN 5. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South approaching downtown St. Paul. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 108: Cayuga St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 107A and follow US 52 South to St Paul Downtown Airport. Take Exit 107A and follow Interstate 94 East to Union Depot via Wacouta St and to Metro State University. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 107C to the State Capitol. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 107C: University Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 107B: Interstate 94 West; Exit 107A: Interstate 94 East / US 10 East / US 52 South - Wacouta St / 10th St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As Interstate 35E South curves to the west in preparation for a brief concurrency with Interstate 94 West (similar to its previous concurrency with Interstate 694 West), we get another warning that trucks over 9,000 GVW are prohibited on I-35E South beyond this point. Trucks over this weight (which includes almost all of them) should remain on Interstate 94 West to Interstate 35W South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South, now facing westward, as it prepares to briefly merge with the westbound lanes of Interstate 94, seen here on the right. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South thru traffic should keep to the left (in the two leftmost lanes) during this brief concurrency with Interstate 94 West. During the concurrency, the mileage and exit numbers are based on the mileage of I-94. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South / Interstate 94 West approaching Exit 241C (on the left), at which point I-35E South will curve back to the south and depart Interstate 94. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South / Interstate 94 West at Exit 241C: Interstate 35E South (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As Interstate 35E South begins to curve to the south once again after departing Interstate 94, we get a nice view of the Cathedral of Saint Paul as well as another sign warning trucks that if they're over 9,000 lbs GVW, they are prohibited from proceeding on I-35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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As Interstate 35E South continues to curve to the south, the speed limit decreases to 45 mph as the next several miles carry only two southbound lanes and are subject to heavy congestion. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another Interstate 35E South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South, as the speed limit remains 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming St. Paul exits. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South reassurance shield at mile marker 106 in St. Paul. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 105: St Clair Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
Section 2: Saint Paul (Exit 105) to Interstate 35 (Burnsville)
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Take Exit 104C to Jefferson Ave. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 104C: Victoria St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 105. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 104A: Randolph Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limit remains 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits on Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 103B to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another Interstate 35E South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 103B: MN 5 - W 7th St (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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South of exit 103B, the maximum speed limit increases to 55 mph while the minimum speed limit is 30 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 103, as it prepares to cross the Mississippi River via the Lexington Bridge. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South as it crosses the Lexington Bridge over the Mississippi River. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 102: MN 13 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 101B: MN 62 West (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 101A: MN 62 East (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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While the maximum speed limit remains 55 mph to the south of Exit 101A, the minimum speed limit increases to the usual 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 99B: Interstate 494 West (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 99A: Interstate 494 East (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 98: CR 26 - Lone Oak Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 98. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Approaching Exit 97B, the maximum speed limit increases to 70 mph. The minimum remains 40 mph. These are the standard speed limits on most rural Interstate highways in Minnesota. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 97B: CR 28 - Yankee Doodle Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 97A: CR 31 - Pilot Knob Road (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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The speed limits remain 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum for the remainder of Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 96. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 94: CR 30 - Diffley Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Another overhead mileage sign listing the distances to the next three interchanges on Interstate 35E South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 93: CR 32 - Cliff Rd (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 92 and follow MN 77 South to the Minnesota Zoo. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 92: MN 77 - Cedar Ave (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 90: CR 11 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South reassurance shield, 1 mile north of Exit 88B. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Take Exit 88B to Burnsville Center and Mystic Lake Casino. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South at Exit 88B: CR 42 (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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View on Interstate 35E South at mile marker 89, nearing the southern terminus of I-35E in Burnsville. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Approaching the southern terminus of Interstate 35E and the junction of Interstate 35 South, the right lane comes to an end 1/3 mile ahead as I-35E passes over Interstate 35W South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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This sign signals the end of Interstate 35E South, as its single lane prepares to join up with traffic from Interstate 35W South to continue southbound as Interstate 35. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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Interstate 35E South combines with the southbound lanes of Interstate 35W here, at mile marker 88. Together, they re-form Interstate 35 South. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |
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A closer view as Interstate 35E South and Interstate 35W South merge together to continue south as Interstate 35 once again. (Photo taken 8/7/20). |