Resurface and update over 10 miles of Hwy 65 from south of 357th Ave. NE at the end of four-lane in Cambridge to south of Kanabec Co. Rd. 45/120th Ave. north of Braham, includes drainage and sidewalks in Grandy. 2026 traffic plans: work will be done in segments and require detours.
Hwy 65 work Cambridge to north of Braham. Select PNG image to enlarge
Add northbound left turn lane on Hwy 65 at 357th Ave. NE north of Cambridge
Replace pipes and box culverts at multiple locations under Hwy 65
Update or repair guardrail
Add Hwy 65 intersection lighting at:
Isanti Co. Rd. 6 and Co. Rd. 4
Kanabec Co. Rd. 4 and Co. Rd. 16
Install centerline/shoulder mumble strips and paint new pavement marking
Make any other necessary repairs
Grandy
Resurface road
Replace underground storm sewer
Upgrade pedestrian sidewalks
Extend center left-turn lane
What is cold-in-place recycle*
This road surface treatment and equipment is being used on this project. The process involves a convoy of equipment to finish a road surface, including tankers that hold emulsion material and water, milling or crushing and recycling machines, pavers and rollers.
Future work segments, impacts
Spring-fall 2026
Crews will work on two segments of Hwy 65—north or south of Isanti Co. Rd. 3 near Stanchfield. Motorists can expect lane or road closures with detours, no shoulders and one-way traffic, at times.
The project focuses on two work tasks: 1) Replace or repair underground pipes, update the road or accesses and sidewalks. 2) Revive the road surface (cold-in-place recycle*).
Hwy 65 traffic plan of detours, one-way traffic from Cambridge to north of Braham. Select PNG image to enlarge
Schedule at a glance
Table: Tentative work, schedule and detour plans.
Time
Hwy 65
Work
Impacts
Spring-fall 2026
Mora to Cambridge
All
Truck route (PNG) via Hwy 23 south of Mora to Hwy 47 Ogilvie to Hwy 95 Pine Brook to Cambridge or seek other route to avoid delays
Southbound Hwy 65: One-way traffic between Co. Rd. 3 Stanchfield and Co. Rd. 30 Cambridge
2026
North segment: Stanchfield to Brunswick
Road surface
Northbound Hwy 65: One-way traffic north of Co. Rd. 3
Southbound Hwy 65: Detour via Kanabec Co. Rd. 16, Co. Rd. 14/4 and Co. Rd. 3
Local access
Hwy 65 will be maintained to those who live, work or visit those within the closed work zone; however, hard closures will be necessary at times to work under the road. Enter/exit nearest your destination, use alternate entrances or back streets.
For east (Braham) or west (Grady) access follow road signs to/from Co. Rd. 3 and Hwy 65.
Construction plans are tentative and subject to change. More details available once a contractor is on board.
