METRO Gold Line BRT Construction Update

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October 11, 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.

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

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 remove pavement and install stormwater sewers at the Etna Street and Wilson Avenue intersection. Crews also install curbs and grade the intersection in preparation for laying asphalt next week.
  • 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 construct the bus guideway, pour concrete for ramps and bridge approaches, and install underground conduit for traffic signals.
  • 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 paint the BRT bridge over McKnight Road and continue construction of the McKnight Road pedestrian bridge.

Traffic Impacts:

  • The Highway 61/Etna Street/Wilson Avenue intersection is closed. The intersection is expected to reopen early next week. Westbound I-94 to southbound Hwy 61 and northbound Hwy 61 to west I-94 remain open. Eastbound I-94 from Etna Street or northbound Hwy 61 and Etna Street from Hwy 61 are closed.
  • 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 reopened to traffic between Mound Street and Forest Street.
  • 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 

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

Crews install railings on the Maple Street pedestrian bridge in St. Paul

Image: Crews install railings on the Maple Street pedestrian bridge in St. Paul

Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights

Ongoing:

  • Along Hudson Road between McKnight Road and Century Avenue/Highway 120 crews install planter beds and construct retaining walls.
  • Construction activities continue on Century Avenue/Highway 120. Crews install pedestrian ramps.
  • See MnDOT I-94 Pavement Project, listed under “Nearby Projects Under Construction” section for additional traffic impacts to this area.
  • Crews install watermain on the north side of Hudson Road between Greenway Avenue and Graystone Avenue. Crews continue construction of the Greenway Station platform.
  • Crews install stormwater sewer, curbs, signal bases, and grade trail along Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street.
  • Crews continue work at the Helmo Park & Ride station area, and install watermain, stormwater and sanitary sewer.

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 plant trees in the median along Guider Drive in Woodbury.

Image: Crews plant trees in the median along Guider Drive in Woodbury

Crews install glass in the Woodlane Park & Ride structure in Woodbury

Image: Crews install glass in the Woodlane Park & Ride structure in Woodbury

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

Nearby Projects Under Construction

Nearby Projects Being Planned