- Project receives federal funding
- Construction public meetings recap
- 2023 construction milestones
- Station Spotlight Series: Landfall and Oakdale stations
On Tuesday, April 11, Governor Tim Walz announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has officially approved nearly half the funding needed to build the now fully funded $505 million METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit project. This money was secured in the infrastructure law passed in Congress in 2022. The project is part of more than $21 billion invested in public transportation nationwide and is set to open in 2025. Governor Walz was joined by FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo, and Washington County Commissioner Stan Karwoski to make this announcement.
“I am grateful to Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and all our federal partners for ensuring this important project becomes a reality. The Gold Line will connect tens of thousands of Minnesotans to nearly 100,000 jobs, educational opportunities, friends, and family. Investments in transportation are investments in Minnesota’s economy, workforce, and future.” -Governor Walz
 
We appreciate all who were able to join us at Gold Line-hosted public meetings the last few months. We hosted four public meetings in and around the Gold Line route and enjoyed answering questions and informing attendees about construction activities happening this year. Some of the frequently asked question we heard from the meetings:
- What are the impacts to my neighborhood and when will they happen?
- When will a particular road be closed and for how long?
- How do I stay up to date on construction activities?
Responses to these questions and more details about what to expect from 2023 construction are listed below, and can also be found on the project website.
 
Crews began construction activities for Gold Line last fall and continued working through the winter. Construction will ramp up this spring. Here is an overview of what construction activities will happen this year.
Gold Line BRT Overview
Downtown St. Paul construction
Downtown St. Paul
- Construction of downtown stations
- Construction of platforms at: Rice Park, 6th St. & Minnesota, 5th St. & Cedar, 5th St. & Robert, Union Depot & Sibley, Union Depot & Wacouta
- Lane and sidewalk closures around station areas
- Utility work near station areas
St. Paul construction
St. Paul: Kellogg Boulevard to Etna Street/Highway61
- Earl Street closed over I-94: spring-summer 2023
- Wilson Avenue lane closure between Johnson Parkway and Etna Street: spring 2023
- Hudson Road closed between Maria Avenue and Johnson Parkway: early summer-fall 2023
- Maple Street pedestrian bridge over I-94 closed: summer-fall 2023
- I-94: weekend closures in early summer 2023 and overnight closures in early fall 2023, and ongoing shoulder and non-rush hour lane closures during Maple Street pedestrian bridge reconstruction
St. Paul: Etna Street/Highway 61 to White Bear Avenue
- I-94/Highway 61 interchange: ramp, lane, and shoulder closures: spring 2023
- Hudson Road closed between Old Hudson Road and White Bear Avenue: early summer-fall 2023
- Highway 61: northbound Highway 61 down to a single lane for one month: summer 2023
St. Paul: Ruth Street
- Ruth Street closed over I-94: spring-early summer 2023
- Ramp closed from Ruth Street to westbound I-94: spring-summer 2023
Maplewood, Landfall, Oakdale, Woodbury construction
Maplewood: McKnight Road to Century Avenue
- Hudson Road closed west of Century Avenue: spring-early summer 2023
- Century Avenue lane closures and week-long road closure: summer 2023
Oakdale: Hadley Avenue, 4th Street and Helmo Avenue
- 4th Street bridge reconstruction rescheduled to 2024
- Lane closures on 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Helmo Avenue due to utility work: spring-summer 2023
- Helmo Avenue closed between 4th Street and Hudson Boulevard: spring-early summer 2023
Woodbury: I-94, Bielenberg Drive and Guider Drive
- Overnight interstate closures and periodic lane and shoulder closures on I-94 near Bielenberg Drive/Helmo Avenue for construction of new Bielenberg Drive bridge over I-94: ongoing
- Road and lane closures on Bielenberg Drive between Hudson Road and Guider Drive: spring-fall 2023
- Guider Drive closure between Bielenberg Drive and Woodlane Drive: summer 2023
Visit the project website for information on upcoming construction public meetings and details on what to expect from construction in 2023.
After finalizing the design, Gold Line began sharing what the new stations will look like. Our station spotlight series continues and highlights stations in Landfall and Oakdale.
 Landfall and Oakdale Station Spotlight
Station locations:
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Greenway Station: At the intersection of Greenway Avenue and Hudson Boulevard
- 6,164 people live within one-half mile of the Greenway Station area; 2% of households in the station area rely on transit
- Located near the city of Landfall
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Helmo Station: At the intersection of Hudson Boulevard and Helmo Avenue
- 4,987 people live within one-half mile of the Helmo Station Area; 1.5% of households in the station area rely on transit
Station highlights: Greenway and Helmo stations will provide Gold Line customers with connections to retail businesses, medical facilities, and residential areas.
- 6,123 jobs within one-half mile of the station areas
- Major destinations: City of Landfall, Tanners Lake, Battle Creek Lake, Sunset Park, Crossroads of Oakdale
- New walk-up stations, added bicycle parking, new pedestrian connections along Hadley Avenue and 4th Street
- Reconstruction of the 4th Street Bridge over I-694
- New Park & Ride at the Helmo Station area
- Proximity to nearby bus routes: routes 219 and 353
Greenway and Helmo station illustration
Greenway Station site plan
Helmo Station site plan
Connect with Gold Line staff
If you are interested in connecting about the Gold Line project, please reach out to Liz Jones, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator at 651-602-1977 or elizabeth.jones@metrotransit.org.
Please leave a voicemail message, and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
Call or email the Gold Line construction hotline with questions or concerns: 651-602-1919 or goldline@metrotransit.org
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