August 25, 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 Thursday, September 21 at 5 p.m.
- Woodbury: Bielenberg Drive on Saturday, September 23 at 12 p.m.
I-94 lane closures at new Bielenberg Bridge in Woodbury:
Overnight lane closures will occur on eastbound I-94 in Woodbury as crews pour the deck for the new Bielenberg Bridge August 31.
Traffic switches to the west side of Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury:
Starting in early September, traffic on Bielenberg Drive will switch to the west side of the newly constructed roadway as crews begin work on the east side roadway. The north end of Bielenberg Drive will remain closed near the intersection at Hudson Road.
Mounds Boulevard bridge closes in East St. Paul:
Starting in early September, expect a full closure of the Mounds Boulevard bridge over I-94 in East St. Paul. The bridge closure will be continue through fall 2023.
I-94 westbound on-ramp at Century Avenue closes:
Starting in early September, Hudson Service Road and Hudson Road will close west of Century Avenue/Highway 120 through fall 2023.
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:
- At Wacouta Street between 5th Street and 4th Street crews remove pavement, relocate utilities and construct the Union Depot and Wacouta Station platform.
- Construction activities and lane closures continue 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.
- Construction activities are expected to resume next week on the north side of 6th Street between Cedar and 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 closure on southbound Wacouta Street between 5th Street and 4th Street. Southbound Wacouta Street is detoured to Jackson Street to Kellogg Boulevard. Access to the parking lot at 4th Street and Wacouta Street will be initially maintained during construction.
- Lane closures on 5th Street between Washington Street and Market Street. Washington Street is 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 is closed during construction.
- 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.
 Image: Map of Wacouta Street Closure
 Image: Map of 5th Street Closure
 Image: Map of 5th and 6th Street in St. Paul
 Image: Crews pour the substructure for Rice Park BRT station platform
East St. Paul highlights
Hudson Road is closed between Maria Avenue and Griffith Street.
 Image: Map of Hudson Road and Mounds Boulevard closures
 Image: Map of Ruth Street closure
Upcoming:
- Southbound Mounds Boulevard between Kellogg Boulevard and the I-94 eastbound on-ramp will close in early September. This will create a full closure of the Mounds Boulevard bridge over I-94 in East St. Paul. The bridge closure will be in effect through fall 2023.
Ongoing:
- Crews continue retaining wall construction and grading the roadway near Mounds Boulevard and the Maple Street pedestrian bridge area.
- 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, station walls, and construct bridge decking.
- Crews continue constructing the new Hazel Station platform foundations and backfilling soil for retaining walls and bridge abutments.
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: Crews prepare rebar for retaining wall near Earl Street in East St. Paul
 Image: Crews pour concrete for a retaining wall near Etna Street in East St. Paul
Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights
Upcoming:
- Starting the evening of August 31, expect overnight lane closures on eastbound I-94 near the new Bielenberg Bridge as crews continue bridge construction. Access to eastbound I-94 from northbound I-494 will be impacted overnight. Follow posted detour signage. Lanes will reopen early morning on September 1.
- Starting in early September, Hudson Service Road and Hudson Road will close between Century Avenue/Highway 120 and 19th Street, while crews excavate the roadway for the new bus-only lanes. The closure will be in effect through fall 2023, and block access to the westbound I-94 on-ramp from Century Avenue/Highway 120.
Ongoing:
- Crews work on the new Bielenberg Drive bridge over I-94.
- Private utility relocation work continues along 4th Street in Oakdale.
- Crews build Helmo Station foundations and walls and retaining walls.
Traffic impacts:
- Helmo Avenue is closed south of 4th Street in Oakdale.
- Helmo Avenue and Hudson Boulevard intersection in Oakdale is closed.
- 4th Street is closed west of Helmo Avenue for utility work.
 Image: Map of Helmo Avenue and 4th Street construction
Woodbury highlights
Upcoming:
- Construction is expected to begin soon for the new Woodlane Park & Ride station near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Guider Drive. Expect an increase in construction vehicles in the area next week as crews prepare the site, level earth, and remove trees.
- Expect construction to begin on Guider Drive between Bielenberg Drive and Woodlane Drive in the next few weeks. Access to Guider Drive from Bielenberg Drive will close. Local access will be maintained for businesses and residents from Queens Drive.
- In early September, traffic will switch to the west side of the newly constructed Bielenberg Drive while crews reconstruct the east side of the roadway.
- Following the traffic switch on Bielenberg Drive in September, the east half of the Tamarack Road and Bielenberg Drive intersection will close for a few days as crews install watermain and stormwater sewers through the intersection.
Ongoing:
- Storm sewer and watermain installation continues to move south along Bielenberg Drive from the Tamarack Road intersection.
- Private utility relocation work continues along Bielenberg Drive and Guider Drive in Woodbury.
- Crews install curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, and pave roadway along Bielenberg Drive starting near Landau Drive and moving south.
Traffic Impacts:
- 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.
 Image: Woodbury Construction Map
 Image: Crews construct bridge decking on the new Bielenberg Drive bridge
 Image: Paving for roadway and bus-only lanes on Bielenberg Drive in Woodbury
 Image: Helmo Station platform foundations in Oakdale.
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