WAYZATA, Minn. — Drivers in Wayzata will begin seeing lower speed limits on several major streets and throughout residential neighborhoods beginning in mid-September, following James J. Hill Days.
Mayor Andrew Mullin outlined the upcoming changes in a recent community update, noting that traffic and roadway safety have been recurring concerns among residents.
Public Works crews are expected to begin installing new signs on higher-speed corridors first, followed by gateway signage and neighborhood street updates. The new speed limits will take effect as signs are installed.
Several of Wayzata’s main roadways will see reductions of five to 10 miles per hour.
Wayzata Boulevard from the Public Works facility to Ferndale Road will be reduced from 50 mph to 40 mph.
From Ferndale Road to Central Avenue, the speed limit on Wayzata Boulevard will drop from 35 mph to 30 mph.
Superior Boulevard will be reduced from 35 mph to 30 mph, while South Frontage Road between Bushaway Road and the city limits will also move from 35 mph to 30 mph.
The city-controlled portion of Shoreline Drive between County Road 15 and Ferndale Road will be reduced from 45 mph to 40 mph.
Residential Streets Moving to 20 MPH
Most other local residential streets in Wayzata will have a citywide default speed limit of 20 mph unless otherwise posted.
Gateway signs stating “Citywide Speed Limit 20 MPH unless otherwise posted” are expected to be installed at major entrances into the city.
Several city streets will remain at 30 mph, including Crosby Road, Eastman Lane and North Frontage Road from Gleason Lake Road to the city limits.
County and State Roads Unchanged
Roadways controlled by Hennepin County or the Minnesota Department of Transportation are not part of the changes and will retain their current posted speed limits.
Those include Interstate 394/U.S. Highway 12, County Road 101/Bushaway Road, Gleason Lake Road and county-controlled portions of Shoreline Drive.
Council Approved Changes in 2025
The Wayzata City Council approved the citywide speed-limit initiative in June 2025, establishing a 20 mph default on neighborhood streets while also directing targeted reductions along higher-volume corridors.
The effort is intended to improve roadway safety and support the city’s broader emphasis on walkability and pedestrian movement.
Mullin said the City is also continuing to work with Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin County and state officials on issues involving e-bikes and potential statewide regulations.
Sign installation is expected to begin shortly after James J. Hill Days, with enforcement of the new limits beginning as each roadway is newly posted.
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