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https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNORGMETC/bulletins/39355a3
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 A map showing the 2024 construction area between Lake & France and Lake & 22nd.
The 2024 construction season began this week despite snowy weather conditions.
2024 construction work includes 15 B Line station platforms at eight intersections west of Hiawatha Avenue. Most construction in 2024 is related to Lake Street improvements funded by project partners at the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County including:
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Pedestrian and signal improvements at approximately 40 additional intersections.
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Resurfacing and restriping of Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue, which includes 5.4 additional miles of bus-only lanes.
Schedule
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Crews continue to work to install underground fiber optic cable along the corridor.
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Separately from the B Line and Lake Street improvements, CenterPoint Energy has begun updating its infrastructure and gas meters in some locations. CenterPoint Energy staff may contact residents and businesses about potential short-term gas outages as they upgrade equipment. For more information on CenterPoint’s work, view its project website.
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Starting April 1, Dupont Avenue will be closed between 29th and 31st streets, including the intersection with Lake Street, for up to 8-10 weeks. Traffic will be detoured to Lyndale Avenue during this time.
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Starting the first week of April, closures will occur at Fremont & Lagoon Avenue for approximately 2-3 weeks. Eastbound traffic on Lake Street will still be open but reduced to two lanes. The intersection of Knox Avenue with Lake Street and with Lagoon Avenue could also be closed at this time.
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Later in April, once construction is complete at Fremont, the intersection of Emerson & Lagoon avenues will be closed for 2-3 weeks to construct Lake Street improvements. Westbound traffic on Lagoon will remain open but reduced to two lanes, or one lane as needed.
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Starting in early April, the north (right-hand) lane of Lagoon Avenue between Dupont Avenue and East Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed, maintaining two lanes for through traffic. This portion of Lagoon Avenue may be restricted to one lane to shorten the time needed for construction work and closures. This lane reduction is projected to last until mid-to-late May.
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Starting in early April, the south (right-hand) lane of Lake Street between Pillsbury Avenue and East Bde Maka Ska Parkway will be closed, maintaining two lanes for through traffic. This portion of Lake Street may be restricted to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to enable more efficient completion of construction work. This lane reduction is projected to last until mid-to-late May.
Upcoming construction activities
Lake/Lagoon and Dupont Avenue
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The week of April 1, crews will begin concrete removals and some storm sewer work. The storm sewer work is projected to continue for approximately two weeks. Water access is not expected to be affected as part of this work, but brief outages can occur if unforeseen problems arise.
Lagoon Avenue and Fremont Avenue
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The week of April 1, crews will begin concrete removals, electrical work, and some storm sewer work. The storm sewer work is projected to continue for approximately 3-4 days. Water access is not expected to be affected as part of this work, but brief outages can occur if unforeseen problems arise.
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The week of April 8, crews will begin curb and gutter work.
Lagoon Avenue and Irving Avenue
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The week of April 8, crews will begin concrete removals and some storm sewer work. The storm sewer work is projected to continue for approximately 3-4 days. Water access is not expected to be affected as part of this work, but brief outages can occur if unforeseen problems arise.
General construction information
B Line and Lake Street Improvements construction in 2024 will occur along Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue between France and Hiawatha avenues.
Construction will be phased, with work beginning between East Bde Maka Ska Parkway and Blaisdell Avenue.
Work in the corridor will include station construction, utility work, pavement and intersection improvements, traffic signal changes, and resurfacing of the pavement on Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue.
When an area is under construction, the street will be partially closed to vehicle traffic in stages, with one side of the street being worked on at a time. At least one driving lane in each direction will be open throughout construction.
Sidewalks will remain open on at least one side of the street, and access will be maintained to homes and businesses. Parking on Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue will be restricted in some areas.
Metro Transit outreach staff will canvass the 2024 construction area throughout the winter and early spring to connect with businesses and residents along the route to share project information before the start of the construction season as well as before any major work.
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Any questions about B Line or Lake Street improvements construction can be directed to our construction hotline at 651-356-6995 or to BLine@metrotransit.org.
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