Minneapolis & St. Paul Central Corridor Construction Update- March 2013

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Header: Minneapolis & St. Paul Construction Update

Construction Continues in 2013

 

This is the first construction update for 2013.  The construction update will focus on the entire alignment and will be sent out as needed.  Construction continues to occur throughout the entire alignment, including installing traction power substations, overhead power system, communication systems and train control system.  As the systems installation continues, there may be intermittent lane closures; watch for signage.

 

Check out the recap of 2012 construction and look ahead for what  to expect in 2013.  (http://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Current-Projects/Central-Corridor/News-Display-Page/2012-Progress-Report-and-2013-Look-Ahead.aspx

 

 

OCS Pole Setting

Construction crews set overhead catenary poles at 12th and Robert Street in St. Paul


Construction Highlights for March

 

  • Westbound Washington Avenue closed under Cedar Avenue on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm (see page 2 for more details). -NEW
  • Overnight closures of portions of Washington Avenue and Huron Boulevard will occur on Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 pm to Monday, March 18 at 5:00 am and on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00 am (see page 3 for more details).-NEW

 


 

Westbound Washington Avenue Closure under Cedar Avenue Bridge

 

Monday, March 18 at 11:00 pm  - Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 pm  

 

Washington Avenue Closure under Cedar Ave Bridge

Minneapolis - West Bank

  

Traffic Details

  • Westbound Washington Avenue closed under Cedar Avenue from Monday, March 18 at 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. -NEW
  • Westbound traffic from East Bank to downtown Minneapolis detour via right on northeast Cedar Avenue Ramp and through to the northwest Cedar Avenue Ramp. -NEW

 

Sidewalk and Crosswalk Details

  • No closures/detours.

 

Bus Details

  • No changes to bus stops.   

   

 


 

Overnight Closures of Washington Avenue and Huron Boulevard

Sunday, March 17, 11:00pm to Monday, March 18, 5:00am

  and

Monday, March 18, 11:00pm  to Monday, March 19, 5:00am

 

Washington Avenue

Minneapolis - Stadium Village

Traffic and Bicycle Details 

  • Work to install overhead wires for the operation of light rail will occur overnight on Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 pm to Monday, March 18 at 5:00 am and on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19 at  5:00 am. -NEW
  • Huron Boulevard closed from University Avenue to just south of Washington; all traffic detour via Delaware Street and 25th Avenue.-NEW
  • Eastbound Washington Avenue closed from Oak Street to University Avenue; intersections of Oak Street and Ontario Street will remain open to north/south traffic throughout this work. -NEW
  • Westbound traffic on Washington Avenue will remain open throughout this work. -NEW
  • These night closures will minimize access to businesses, as closures are being scheduled to occur outside of business hours. -NEW

 

Sidewalk and Crosswalk Details

  • No sidewalk or crosswalk closures required for this work.

 

Bus Details 

  • No changes to bus stops.

 


Contact Us

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