October 15, 2025
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Highway 7 closes Minnetonka–Shorewood Oct. 15–20

MnDOT will close both directions of Highway 7 between Vine Hill Road in Shorewood/Deephaven and County Road 101 in Minnetonka from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, for a culvert replacement. Drivers will be detoured via I-494, Highway 5, and Highway 41 during the shutdown.

Transit & Infrastructure

📌 Key Facts

  • Full closure: Hwy 7 both directions from Vine Hill Rd to County Rd 101
  • Timing: 7 p.m. Wed., Oct. 15 to 5 a.m. Mon., Oct. 20
  • Reason: Culvert replacement; Detours use I-494, Hwy 5, and Hwy 41
  • Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)

📰 Sources (1)

Highway 7 closing in Minnetonka, Shorewood until Oct. 20.
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth) October 15, 2025