August 11, 2023
Web: metrotransit.org/gold-line-construction
Construction Hotline: 651-602-1919
Email: goldline@metrotransit.org
Twitter: @GoldLineBRT
View an interactive map for specific construction location information.
2023 Construction Overview
Project staff will host construction walking tours in St. Paul and Woodbury. This is an opportunity to see construction progress. Tours will stay outside of the construction sites. Attendees should be prepared for a short walk. Sign up on the project website at https://www.metrotransit.org/gold-line-construction. Attendance is capped at 15 participants per tour.
Tour locations and dates:
- St. Paul: Earl Street/Hudson Road area on Saturday, August 19 at 12 p.m.
- Woodbury: Bielenberg Drive area on Tuesday, August 22 at 5 p.m.
- St. Paul: Earl Street/Hudson Road area on Thursday, September 21 at 5 p.m.
- Woodbury: Bielenberg Drive on Saturday, September 23 at 12 p.m.
5th Street lane closure at Rice Park:
Starting August 14, 5th Street will be reduced to one lane between Washington Street and Market Street in Downtown St. Paul on the north side of Rice Park.
I-94 lane closures at new Bielenberg Bridge in Woodbury:
Overnight lane closures will occur on I-94 in Woodbury as crews pour the deck for the new Bielenberg Bridge.
Stephens Way closed at Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury:
Starting August 11, Stephens Way will be closed at Bielenberg Drive. Access to Stephens Way businesses maintained from Tamarack Road.
Construction activities continue this week throughout the project area. Downtown construction resumes after a brief pause. Expect to see construction crews in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury. View a timelapse video of bridge construction in St. Paul and Woodbury.
Downtown St. Paul highlights
Ongoing:
- Construction activities are on hold on the north side of 6th Street between Cedar and Minnesota Street while another area project works on Minnesota Street.
- Construction activities continue on the south side of 5th Street between Cedar Street and Minnesota Street. Crews are constructing foundations for the future BRT transit station platform.
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closures on 6th Street between Cedar Street and Minnesota Street. The bus stop at Cedar Street will remain in service. The sidewalk adjacent to the work zone will be closed. Follow the posted pedestrian detour.
- Lane closures on 5th Street between Cedar Street and Minnesota Street. The bus stop on 5th Street will remain in service. The sidewalk adjacent to the work zone will be closed. Follow the posted pedestrian detour.
Upcoming:
- Lane closures begin August 14 on the north side of Rice Park on 5th Street between Washington Street and Market Street as crews remove pavement, relocate utilities and construct the Rice Park BRT station platform. Washington Street will be closed immediately south of 5th Street through fall 2023. Access to southbound Market Street from 5th Street will be closed through fall 2023. The sidewalk and bus stop along 5th Street close during construction.
 Image: Map of 5th and 6th Street in St. Paul
  Image: Crews build station platform foundations at 5th St and Cedar St in Downtown St. Paul
East St. Paul highlights
Hudson Road is closed between Maria Avenue and Griffith Street. Upcoming overnight work begins at the Kellogg Boulevard and Mounds Boulevard intersection.
Ongoing:
- Pile driving continues near the Pacific Street and Mound Street intersection for the new Maple Street pedestrian bridge abutment.
- Crews continue pouring concrete for the new Maple Street pedestrian bridge near Maple Street and Hudson Road.
- Work continues on Hudson Road between Maria Avenue and Griffith Street as crews install watermain, noise walls, sanitary and stormwater sewers.
- Crews continue pouring concrete for retaining walls near the Earl station area.
- At the Etna Street area, crews continue to construct the new Etna Street Station platform foundations and construct bridge decking.
- Crews construct walls for the new bridge near the intersection of Ruth Street and Old Hudson Road. Crews also continue constructing the new Hazel Station platform foundations and pour concrete for retaining walls.
Traffic Impacts:
- Westbound I-94 off-ramp to Mounds Boulevard is closed through fall 2023.
- Westbound I-94 right lane and shoulder closed between Highway 61 and Mounds Boulevard through fall 2023.
- Westbound I-94 shoulder closed and temporary ramp shift at Etna Street.
- Westbound I-94 entrance ramp from Ruth Street is closed.
- Northbound Mounds Boulevard between the eastbound I-94 on-ramp and Kellogg Boulevard is closed through fall 2023.
- Southbound Mounds Boulevard between 6th Street and Kellogg Boulevard/3rd Street is reduced to one lane.
- Hudson Road between Maria Avenue and Griffith Street is closed through fall 2023.
- Maple Street pedestrian bridge is closed through fall 2023.
- Pacific Street is closed between Mound Street and Forest Street through fall 2023.
- Ruth Street is closed over I-94 through fall 2023. Follow the posted detour route along Old Hudson Road, White Bear Avenue, and Suburban Avenue. Access to businesses is maintained on Ruth Street and Old Hudson Road via detour routes and sidewalks.
   Image: Bridge beams placed for the bus-only bridge at the Etna Street area
 Image: Crews construct foundations for the new Maple Street pedestrian bridge
Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights
Ongoing:
- Crews work on the new Bielenberg Drive bridge over I-94.
- Private utility relocation work continues along 4th Street in Oakdale.
- 4th Street closed for private utility work for approximately 3 weeks starting Monday 7/31.
- Crews construct the new Helmo Station foundations and continue installing curbs, gutters, and sidewalks.
Traffic impacts:
Anticipate overnight lane closures in late August on I-94 near the new Bielenberg Bridge as crews continue bridge construction.
- Helmo Avenue is closed south of 4th Street in Oakdale.
- Helmo Avenue and Hudson Boulevard intersection in Oakdale is
- 4th Street is closed west of Helmo Avenue for utility work.
  Image: Crews pour concrete for bus-only lanes in Oakdale
Woodbury highlights
Ongoing:
- Storm sewer and watermain installation continues to move south along Bielenberg Drive from the Hudson Road intersection.
- Private utility relocation work continues along Bielenberg Drive and Guider Drive in Woodbury.
- Crews install curbs, gutters, and sidewalks along Bielenberg Drive starting near Landau Drive and moving south.
Traffic Impacts:
- Starting August 11, access to Stephens Way from Bielenberg Drive is closed through early September. Access to Stephens Way businesses maintained from Tamarack Road.
- Bielenberg Drive between Hudson Road and Guider Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction on the east side.
- Driveway reconstruction on the west side of Bielenberg Drive north of Tamarack Road. Follow the posted detour routes.
- The Hudson Road and Bielenberg Drive intersection is closed. Follow the posted detour route on Tamarack Road and Radio Drive. Access to businesses on Hudson Road and Bielenberg Drive remains open throughout construction.
Upcoming:
- Traffic will switch to the west side of Bielenberg Drive mid-September while crews reconstruct the east side of the roadway.
- Construction is expected to begin in late August for the new Woodlane Park & Ride station near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Guider Drive. Crews will be on site starting next week preparing the site for construction.
 Image: Woodbury Construction Map
  Image: Crews excavate a driveway on Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury
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