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.
Due to METRO Gold Line BRT construction, Hudson Boulevard in Oakdale is closed between Dellwood Lane and Greenway Avenue. Access to the polling location at the Apostolic Bible Institute and Church is maintained from Hadley Avenue N and Greystone Avenue. Follow posted detour routes for this closure via Century Avenue/Highway 120 via 10th Street N to Hadley Avenue N. Access is also open from Greenway Avenue via 1st Street N and Greystone Avenue.
 Image: Voting Location Map
On Tuesday, November 12 emergency services will be conducting a drill on the BRT guideway near the intersection of Helmo Avenue and 4th Street in Oakdale. Expect emergency vehicles in the area during this time.
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 Avenue as 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 from a safe distance outside of the construction sites. Tours include a short walk and attendance is capped at 15 participants. Sign up on the project website at https://www.metrotransit.org/gold-line-construction.
Tour location and date:
- 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.
- Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street, and 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue are anticipated to reopen November 4. The 4th Street bridge over I-694 is anticipated to reopen November 4.
- White Bear Avenue over I-94 and the westbound I-94 on- and off-ramps are expected to reopen next week.
- Expect an overnight closure of the westbound I-94 on-ramp at Ruth Street starting the evening of Friday, November 1 to the morning of Saturday, November 2.
- Expect overnight directional closures of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street starting November 10 through November 16.
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. New signals are being turned on and tested throughout the project corridor. Existing roadway closure throughout the project corridor are being reopened in early and mid-November.
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:
- The closure of northbound Hwy 61 to eastbound I-94 is anticipated to reopen over the weekend. 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.
- White Bear Avenue over I-94 and the westbound I-94 on- and off-ramps are expected to reopen next week.
- Old Hudson Road is anticipated to reopen next week between the eastern driveway of the Sun Ray shopping center entrance to McKnight Road.
- Hazel Street between Wilson Avenue and Old Hudson Road is anticipated to close Wednesday, November 6.
Ongoing:
- Crews continue to plant trees along Hudson Road between Maria and Griffith Street.
- Crews continue construction of the Maple Street pedestrian bridge, pour curbs, and paint the bridge.
- Crews continue signal work at the Earl Street and Hudson Road intersection.
- Crews add topsoil areas along Johnson Parkway.
- Crews pave the roadway and trails at the Etna/Highway 61/Wilson Avenue area.
- At the Highway 61 and Burns intersection crews conduct signal work and pour curbs and ramps.
- At the White Bear Avenue bridge area, crews install signals, a center median, curb and fencing.
- At Old Hudson Road and Van Dyke Street crews conducted removals and paved trails and install stormwater sewers and new curbs.
- Crews install planter beds and tree pits and fencing 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 just west of Maple Street is expected to reopen next week.
- 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 expected to reopen next week.
- 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: Maple Street Pedestrian Bridge Construction Map
 Image: Etna Intersection Closure Map
 Image: Highway 61 & Burns Avenue Construction
 Image: White Bear Closure Map
 Image: Sunray Business Access
 Image: Crews install raillings on the McKnight pedestrian bridge.
Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights
Upcoming:
- Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street, and 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue are anticipated to reopen November 4. The 4th Street bridge over I-694 is anticipated to reopen November 4.
- Starting Monday, November 4, Hudson Boulevard is closed between Dellwood Lane and west of Greenway Avenue. Businesses access will be maintained from Greenway Avenue.
- Expect overnight directional closures of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street starting November 10 through November 16.
Ongoing:
- Crews are installing signals, watermain and stormwater sewers along Hudson Boulevard between Greenway Avenue and Greystone Avenue.
- Greenway Station platform construction continues.
- Crews install signal bases, pave the roadway, install fencing and signage along Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street.
- On 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hale Avenue crews install pavement markings and signage, and pave trails.
- Construction at Helmo Park & Ride station area continues.
Traffic impacts:
- Starting Monday, November 4, access to the Apostolic Bible Institute and Church is maintained from Hadley Avenue N and Greystone Avenue. Follow posted detour routes for this closure via Century Avenue/Highway 120 via 10th Street N to Hadley Avenue N. Access is also open from Greenway Avenue via 1st Street N and Greystone Avenue.
 Image: Crews construct the Greenway Station platform
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 knee walls at the Tamarack Station
Starting the week of November 4, buses and other Metro Transit vehicles will begin testing on the BRT guideway.
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 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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