Armstrong Blvd. Closed for Construction Starting

Armstrong Blvd. Closed for Construction Starting May 5th, 2015
On Tuesday, May 5th 2015, Armstrong Blvd. will close from Riverdale Drive to Sunwood Drive for construction of the
U.S. Highway 10 / Armstrong Blvd. Interchange Project.
The project scope includes construction of a full-access, grade-separated, interchange. This interchange will also
include a grade-separated crossing of the nearby Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train tracks, widening of Armstrong
Boulevard, enhanced access to local businesses and hundreds of acres of developable land, and multimodal alternatives for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
The existing at-grade Armstrong Boulevard intersection will be closed during construction of the new interchange.
Ramsey Boulevard, located just east of Armstrong Boulevard, will serve as the primary detour route for destinations on the
north side of U.S. Highway 10. For destinations located on the south side of U.S. Highway 10, the primary access points
during construction will be Traprock Street and Lama Street.
The new Armstrong Interchange is scheduled for substantial completion by fall of 2015. This will result in open access
to the new Armstrong Interchange and elimination of major detour routes by winter.
All local businesses will remain open during construction of the Armstrong Interchange. The Public Works Committee
has ordered additional signage be utilized during construction to help promote local businesses; and the Ramsey City Council
strongly encourages residents to continue patronizing
local businesses during construction.
Today, existing at-grade intersections located
along U.S. Highway 10 in Ramsey have safety and
mobility concerns for commuters & residents alike. A
substantial portion of U.S. Highway 10 in Ramsey runs
parallel to a set of BNSF train tracks. In the event a train
passes through the City of Ramsey during an emergency,
public safety personnel are unable to cross the tracks to
respond to the emergency. Over the past decade,
increased traffic along both U.S. Highway 10 and the
BNSF train tracks have made safety and mobility
concerns a priority for elected officials. Improvements
to the intersection of Armstrong Boulevard/ U.S.
Highway 10 have been targeted as a major first step in
addressing U.S. Highway 10 issues.
Anoka County, the lead agency for this project, is
maintaining a web site located at
highway10andarmstrong.com to help address questions
and provide additional information about the project
including the interchange layout, detour routes, project
timelines, background information, funding sources, and
project contacts and updates. Additionally, the City’s
engineering department is available to answer questions
and provide information by calling 763-427-1410.