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.
In 2027, Gold Line service will extend to downtown Minneapolis, allowing people to travel more efficiently across the metro. The Gold Line Extension will bring new, enhanced stations to Interstate 94 and Snelling Avenueas well as near U.S. Bank Stadium. In Minneapolis, the Gold Line will utilize existing bus rapid transit stations on 7th and 8th streets and bring riders to the METRO Green Line Extension’s Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station.
When in service, the Gold Line Extension will replace Route 94, the express route operating between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, which currently serves around 800 riders each weekday. The Gold Line will provide a one-seat ride and offer frequent service seven days a week. For more information, visit: https://www.metrotransit.org/gold-line-extension.
Project staff will host construction walking/rolling tours in St. Paul and Oakdale. 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:
- Downtown St. Paul: Rice Park/Hamm Park area on Tuesday, October 29 at 4 p.m.
- Paul: Earl Street/Hudson Road on Wednesday, October 30 at 4 p.m.
- Oakdale: 4th Street Bridge and Helmo Station on Saturday, November 9 at 12 p.m.
Registration is required. Register here.
Tours are weather-dependent and can be canceled at any time due to inclement weather.
- Expect an overnight closure of the eastbound I-94 on-ramp at Mounds Boulevard and the westbound I-94 on-ramp at Ruth Street starting the evening of Wednesday, October 30 to the morning of Thursday, October 31.
- Expect overnight closures of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street in mid-November.
- White Bear Avenue over I-94 and the westbound I-94 on- and off-ramps are expected to reopen early November.
- Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street, and 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue are anticipated to reopen in early November.
Construction is ongoing in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury. Expect to see construction crews paving asphalt along the project corridor over the next few weeks. View a timelapse video of bridge construction in St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, and Woodbury.
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:
- Next week, crews will conduct driveway paving and trail construction along Wilson Avenue between Johnson Parkway and Etna Street.
- White Bear Avenue over I-94 and the westbound I-94 on- and off-ramps are expected to reopen early November.
Ongoing:
- Crews continue to plant trees along Hudson Road between Maria and Griffith Street.
- Crews continue construction of the Maple Street pedestrian bridge, painting the bridge, and installing noise walls.
- Crews continue signal work at the Earl Street and Hudson Road intersection.
- Crews are paving trails near the Etna Street/Highwy 61/Wilson Avenue intersection.
- Crews are installing lighting and underground conduit, curbs, pedestrian ramps, and sidewalks along Hwy 61 between Burns Avenue north to the Etna Street and Wilson Avenue intersection.
- At the White Bear Avenue bridge area, crews construct ramps and curbs and install lighting and signals.
- Crews are paving the Sun Ray Park & Ride near Wilson Avenue and Pedersen Street, installing curbs, ramps sidewalks, light poles, and planter beds.
- Crews are installing pavement markings along Old Hudson Road between Ruth Street and McKnight Road.
- Crews continue construction of the McKnight Road pedestrian bridge, paint the bridge, and construct retaining ponds.
Traffic Impacts:
- Northbound Hwy 61 to eastbound I-94 remains closed through next week. Follow the posted detour, northbound Hwy 61 to westbound I-94, exit at Mounds Boulevard and use the Mounds Boulevard on-ramp to access eastbound I-94.
- Maple Street pedestrian bridge remains closed.
- Hudson Road is closed to traffic just west of Maple Street. Local access to residences will be maintained.
- Lane closures continue 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 early November between Old Hudson Road and the eastbound I-94 on- and off-ramps.
- Construction of the Sun Ray Park & Ride on the southeast corner of Wilson Avenue and Pedersen Street won’t allow for any parking on Pedersen Street and be limited for 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.
 Image: Mounds St. Closure Map
 Image: Etna Intersection Closure Map
 Image: Highway 61 & Burns Avenue Construction
 Image: White Bear Closure Map
 Image: Sunray Business Access
 Image: Crews construct noisewalls around the Maple Street pedestrian bridge
Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights
Upcoming:
- Expect overnight closures of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street in mid-November.
- Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street, and 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue are anticipated to reopen in early November.
Ongoing:
- Construction continues on Century Avenue/Highway 120.
- See MnDOT I-94 Pavement Project, listed under “Nearby Projects Under Construction” section for additional traffic impacts to this area.
- Crews are installing watermain and stormwater sewers on the north side of Hudson Road between Greenway Avenue and Graystone Avenue, as well as underground conduit and lighting bases.
- Greenway Station platform construction continues.
- Crews are installing curbs, signal bases, driveway, and trails along Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street.
- Construction at Helmo Park & Ride station area continue, as well as installation of watermain, stormwater and sanitary sewer.
- Crews are filling planter beds along Helmo Avenue.
Traffic impacts:
- 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 remain open to 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. 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.
 Image: Landfall Access Map
 Image: 4th Street Closure Map
 Image: Crews pour concrete along Helmo Avenue in Oakdale
Woodbury highlights
Ongoing:
- Crews are installing walls at the Tamarack Station platform area.
- Construction continues for the new Woodlane Park & Ride near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Guider Drive.
Traffic impacts:
- Lane closures in the work zones on Guider Drive, Bielenberg Drive, and Tamarack Road continue.
 Image: Woodbury Construction Map
 Image: Crews construct walls between bus-only lanes and vehicle lanes on Bielenberg Drive near the Tamarack Station
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 strives to notify area residents of these activities in advance, but may need to respond to to on-site conditions promptly.
We appreciate the community’s understanding as we work toward improving transit access and infrastructure in the east metro.
 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
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