METRO Gold Line BRT Construction Update

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October 4, 2024

Gold Header Construction Update

METRO Gold Line BRT Construction Update

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.

View a timelapse video of bridge construction in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury.

Construction activities this week

Construction activities continue throughout the project area. Expect to see construction crews in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury. View a timelapse video of bridge construction in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury. Expect to see construction crews paving asphalt along the project corridor over the next few weeks.

Upcoming closures

  • Starting Monday, October 7, the Highway 61/Etna Street/Wilson Avenue intersection closes as crews reconstruct the intersection. The closure is expected to last for two weeks, During the closure, westbound I-94 to southbound Hwy 61 and northbound Hwy 61 to west I-94 will remain open. Eastbound I-94 from Etna Street or northbound Hwy 61 and Etna Street from Hwy 61 will be closed.
  • Starting Monday, October 7, crews will lay down asphalt on Old Hudson Road between Ruth Street and west of McKnight Road in front of Sun Ray Shopping Center. Expect delays when travelling through the area.

Downtown St. Paul highlights

Ongoing:

  • Crews continue station construction along with road and sidewalk restoration.

Traffic:

  • Intermittent lane closures may occur at station areas as needed.

East St. Paul highlights

Upcoming:

  • Starting October 7, the Highway 61/Etna Street/Wilson Avenue intersection as crews reconstruct the intersection. The closure is expected to last for two weeks. During the closure, westbound I-94 to southbound Hwy 61 and northbound Hwy 61 to west I-94 will remain open. Eastbound I-94 from Etna Street or northbound Hwy 61 and Etna Street from Hwy 61 will be closed.
  • Eastbound Wilson Avenue is anticipated to reopen on October 7 between Johnson Parkway and west of Etna Street in east St. Paul.
  • Starting Monday, October 7, crews will lay down asphalt on Old Hudson Road between Ruth Street and west of McKnight Road in front of Sun Ray Shopping Center. Expect delays when travelling through the area.
  • Pacific Street between Mound Street and Forest Street in anticipated to reopen to traffic on October 9.

Ongoing:

  • Crews continue construction of the Maple Street pedestrian bridge.
  • Crews conduct signal work at the Earl Street and Hudson Road intersection.
  • Construction activities continue at the stormwater pond near the intersection of Griffith Street and Johnson Parkway as crews install drainage pipes.
  • Crews reconstruct driveways, install sidewalks, and pave the roadway along Wilson Avenue between Johnson Parkway and Etna Street.
  • Crews construct pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, signals, and a new trail along Hwy 61 between Burns Avenue north to the Etna Street and Wilson Avenue intersection.
  • At the White Bear Avenue bridge area, crews conduct pipework and install underground utility conduit.
  • Near the Hazel Station, crews install topsoil and pave sidewalks.
  • Construction activities continue on the Sun Ray Park & Ride near Wilson Avenue and Pedersen Street as crews install underground stormwater sewer and a filtration basin, lighting, and install curbs.
  • Crews continue construction of the BRT bridge over McKnight Road and the McKnight Road pedestrian bridge.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Eastbound Wilson Avenue is closed between Johnson Parkway and Etna Street in east St. Paul. Access to properties will be maintained. No parking on Wilson Avenue during this work. Eastbound Wilson Avenue is anticipated to reopen Monday, October 7.
  • Maple Street pedestrian bridge remains closed.
  • Hudson Road is closed to traffic just west of Maple Street. Local access to residences will be maintained.
  • Pacific Street is closed between Mound Street and Forest Street as crews continue constructing the Maple Street pedestrian bridge. Pacific Street is anticipated to reopen Wednesday, October 9.
  • They are closed to regular vehicle traffic.
  • Lane closures on Hwy 61 and Burns Avenue near the intersection. Expect delays traveling through the area. Plan an alternative route if possible.
  • White Bear Avenue is closed until fall 2024 between Old Hudson Road and the eastbound I-94 on- and off-ramps.
  • The Sun Ray Park & Ride is being constructed on the southeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Pedersen Street. No parking will be allowed on Pedersen Street or part of Wilson Avenue during this work. Access to businesses and Sun Ray Shopping Center will be maintained.
  • Old Hudson Road is closed from the eastern driveway of Sun Ray shopping center entrance to McKnight Road. Access to Sun Ray shopping center is maintained via Ruth Street and Pedersen Street.
Maple Ped

Image: Mounds St. Closure Map

Hwy 61 and Etna Intersection Closure

Image: Highway 61 and Etna Intersection Closure 

Wilson Closure Map

Image: Wilson Avenue Access Map

61 and Burns

Image: Highway 61 & Burns Avenue Construction

White Bear Closure Map

Image: White Bear Closure Map

Sunray Business Access

Image: Sunray Business Access

Rebar for the southern bridge approach on the Maple Street pedestrian bridge

Image: Rebar for the southern bridge approach on the Maple Street pedestrian bridge

Crews construct bridge railings near Etna Street/Hwy 61

Image: Crews construct bridge railings near Etna Street/Hwy 61

Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights

Ongoing:

  • Along Hudson Road between McKnight Road and Century Avenue/Highway 120, crews grade trails, install topsoil, and install planter beds.
  • Construction activities continue on Century Avenue/Highway 120. Crews paint bridge girders, pave pedestrian ramps and the roadway.
  • See MnDOT I-94 Pavement Project, listed under “Nearby Projects Under Construction” section for additional traffic impacts to this area.
  • Crews install stormwater sewers and remove pavement along Hudson Road between Greenway Avenue and Graystone Avenue. At the Greenway Station, crews grade the area and construct station platforms.
  • Crews install watermain and stormwater sewers along Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street.
  • Along 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Helmo Avenue, crews install signals, lay asphalt, and install a boulder wall.
  • Crews continue work at the Helmo Park & Ride station area.

Traffic impacts:

  • Century Avenue reduced to one lane each direction near I-94.
  • Hudson Boulevard is restricted to one lane with a directional traffic signal between Century Avenue and Birch Lane.
  • Hudson Boulevard is closed east of Dellwood Lane and from Greystone Avenue to Hadley Avenue. Access to the city of Landfall and businesses west of Greenway Avenue from Century Avenue and Hudson Boulevard. Access to businesses east of Greenway Avenue is maintained from 10th Street and Greenway Avenue. Route 219 will continue to serve the Landfall community near Dellwood Lane and Hudson Boulevard.
  • Access to Apostolic Bible Institute at Hudson Boulevard and Hadley Avenue intersection is from Greenway Avenue and Hudson Boulevard.
  • 4th Street is closed between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue, and from Hayward to just west of Helmo Avenue. The intersection of 4th Street and Hadley Avenue is closed.
  • The segments of 4th Street will be closed for the 2024 construction season as crews reconstruct the roadway and bridge over I-694. Access to businesses will be maintained via Hayward Avenue. Follow the posted detour route.
Landfall Access Map

Image: Landfall Access Map

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Image: 4th Street Closure Map

4th St.

Image: 4th Street Construction Map

Woodbury highlights

Ongoing:

  • Crews install planter beds along Bielenberg Drive between Hudson Road and Guider Drive.
  • Construction continues for the new Woodlane Park & Ride near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Guider Drive.

Traffic impacts:

  • Guider Drive at Bielenberg Drive is reopened.
  • Lane closures in the work zones on Guider Drive, Bielenberg Drive, and Tamarack Road continue.  
Updated Woodbury Construction Map

Image: Woodbury Construction Map

Crews apply sealant to the Tamarack Station platform

Image: Crews apply sealant to the Tamarack Station platform

Construction noise and work hours reminder

Gold Line construction generally occurs between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. You may notice early morning arrival of construction crew members and vehicles for site preparation. In addition, there are times when construction work does need to occur outside of these working hours. The project team does our best to notify area residents of these activities in advance, however, needs do come up in the field that require on the spot responsiveness and our construction crew needs flexibility to ensure the work gets completed.

We appreciate the community’s understanding as we continue to advance this work with the goal of bringing transit access and infrastructure improvements to the east metro.

Network Now

Network Now proposed plan available for public comment

Network Now is Metro Transit’s vision for transit service that best meets the needs of our region through 2027. This includes changes to transit service that is operated by Metro Transit in the communities along the Gold Line BRT Project corridor. The proposed regional plan will:

  • Expand service in our network by more than 35% to grow ridership
  • Improve coverage and mobility by expanding bus routes and Metro micro service
  • Redesign our express and commuter services to meet the travel needs of our region now

The plan has been released in full and is available for public comment until November 15. Visit the Network Now page to view the proposed plan, learn about upcoming public engagement events, and comment on the plans. https://www.metrotransit.org/network-now

Construction Videos

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