News Flash

Northbound Otter Lake Road traffic will be detoured at County J to Centerville Road to Main Street for the construction of a roundabout for the County Road J and Otter Lake Road intersection beginning April 6 through May 5, weather dependent. 

Southbound traffic on Otter Lake Road from Main Street will have access to residences, businesses, and local streets, but will not have access to County Road J due to the short-term closure at the temporary ramp from I-35E.

Work will begin on Round Lake Blvd (CSAH 9) for a signal and ADA improvement project in April, lasting through August. Traffic control will be in place with lane closures. Expect intermittent delays. Please use caution and follow traffic control.

This June, get your rain barrel or compost bin made from 100% recycled materials at a low cost. Preorder now and pickup at Anoka County Highway Department.

On Monday, March 9, Rum River Blvd (CSAH 7) will be closed from 218th to 219th for the reconstruction of the Seeyle Brook Bridge. This closure will be in place until June 5. Use the posted detour on TH 47 during this timeframe.

These restrictions aim to protect roads during the spring thaw.

To help melt snow and ice during the winter months, salt is applied to the roads. As the snow and ice melt, it travels into stormwater systems. Learn more by checking out our video online.

Pet owners are required, by law, to pick up after their pet. When pet waste is left uncollected, it gets washed into the stormwater systems and into our lakes and rivers. Learn more by checking out our video online.

A "stormwater friendly" lawn is one that absorbs rainwater and does not harm local streams due to the over application of chemicals, like fertilizer. Learn more by checking out our video online.

Storm sewer systems carry water directly into our lakes, rivers, and wetlands. If anything other than stormwater enters the system, it is an illicit discharge. Learn more by checking out our video online.

Illegal dumping of non-hazardous waste and improper dumping of yard waste in streets, storm drains, wetlands, lakes, and other water bodies pollutes surface waters. Non-hazardous household waste includes items such as tires, furniture, common household appliances, and other bulk items. Yard waste includes any organic debris such as grass clippings, leaves, and tree branches. 

Learn more here.

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The Construction Weekly is published weekly during the construction season and includes details about current construction projects happening on the county roadway system throughout Anoka County.

Staff are eager to help resolve your concern or help you with a requested service.

View 2026 Construction Projects here.