University Avenue Construction Update: December 1-14, 2012

For all construction questions or concerns, call the Construction Hotline:  (651) 602-1404

Schedules subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances!  Check www.centralcorridor.org frequently for the latest updates or follow the twitter feed at www.twitter.com/cclrt. 

Tom Reddy (above) is excited about the eventual arrival of light rail as it will expand transportation to the YMCA. Visit him at 1761 University Avenue West in St. Paul this holiday season and help send a kid to camp!

Check out your favorite University Avenue businesses and neighborhoods at onthegreenline.com. You can also visit the facebook page for restaurant ideas and information about upcoming events, including "Go Green Line Fridays."

Highlights

• University Avenue reopened to traffic between Rice and Robert on Friday, November 30. - NEW
• Expect intermittent lane closures on University into December as crews complete clean-up work.
• Systems crews installing overhead lines along University Avenue as weather permits. Expect intermittent delays at cross streets while crews work through intersections. Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic movements.

Traffic Details

• University Avenue reopened to traffic between Rice and Robert on Friday, November 30. - NEW
• Vehicle traffic can cross University at the following signalized intersections between Pascal and Robert: Pascal, Hamline, Griggs, Lexington, Chatsworth, Victoria, Grotto, Dale, Mackubin, Western, Marion, Rice, Park/MLK, and Robert.
• Expect intermittent lane closures on University into December as crews complete clean-up and systems work.

Sidewalk and Crosswalk Details

• Pedestrian crossings available at all signalized intersections. The signalized crosswalks have new technology including audible instructions, please press the walk signal button to activate walk prompt.

Bus Details

• Bus routes on University Avenue will resume to normal configuration. Visit www.metrotransit.org or call the Transit Information Center at 612-373-3333 for the most current information.

Please don't go around barriers into construction zones. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances! Check www.centralcorridor.org frequently for updates. 

Questions, Comments, or Concerns? 

Call the 24 hour Construction Hotline so we know there is an issue! (651) 602-1404 

• Do not bring questions or concerns to crews in the construction field. Crews work on specific tasks and will not know details on schedule and the most current information on plans and priorities. Call the construction hotline to leave a message and you will receive a call back to answer your question or learn more about the concern. All concerns and questions need to be received at the project management level to ensure issues are addressed.

For general project questions and comments for University Avenue, contact Community Outreach Coordinators:

• Nkongo Cigolo - Office: 651-602-1559, nkongo.cigolo@metc.state.mn.us
• Michelle Webb - Office: 651-602-1485, michelle.webb@metc.state.mn.us

Utility Hotlines:

• St. Paul Regional Water Services 24-hour Hotline: 651-266-6868
• To report an electrical outage/check status of an outage call Xcel Energy: 1-800-895-1999

About the project:  

The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project will link downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis along Washington and University avenues via the state Capitol and the University of Minnesota. Construction began in late summer 2010 on the planned 11-mile Central Corridor line, and service will begin in 2014. The line will connect with the Hiawatha LRT line at the Metrodome station in Minneapolis and the Northstar commuter rail line at the Target Field Station. The Metropolitan Council will be the grantee of federal funds. The regional government agency is charged with building the line in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Central Corridor Management Committee, which includes commissioners from Ramsey and Hennepin counties, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, provides advice and oversight. Funding is provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Counties Transit Improvement Board, state of Minnesota, Ramsey and Hennepin counties' regional railroad authorities, city of St. Paul, Metropolitan Council and the Central Corridor Funders' Collaborative. The Central Corridor LRT Project Website is www.centralcorridor.org.