Trunk Highway 252 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
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Maintained by Mn/DOT | ||||
Length: | 4.353 mi (7.005 km) | |||
Existed: | 1977-78 – present | |||
Major junctions | ||||
South end: | / I-94/I-694 in Brooklyn Center | |||
CR 109 in Brooklyn Park | ||||
North end: | MN 610 in Brooklyn Park | |||
Location | ||||
Counties: | Hennepin | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Minnesota State Highway 252 (MN 252) is a highway in Minnesota, which runs from its interchange with Interstate Highways 94 and 694 in Brooklyn Center and continues north to its northern terminus at its interchange with State Highway 610 in Brooklyn Park. The route is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) in length.
Highway 252 generally follows not far from the west bank of the Mississippi River throughout its route.
State Highway 252 serves as a north–south route in suburban Hennepin County between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The route is heavily stoplighted and has a 55 MPH posted speed limit. Highway 252 is built as an expressway with access limited to signalized intersections and interchanges only.
Highway 252, together with State Highway 610, serve as a connection between the northern suburbs and Interstate 94 towards downtown Minneapolis.
The route is built as a six-lane expressway from I-94 / I-694 to 73rd Avenue North. The route is built as a four-lane expressway from 73rd Avenue North to its junction with Highway 610.