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.
On Tuesday, November 12, Metro Transit Police and local emergency services will conduct a preparedness drill on the Gold Line BRT guideway near the intersection of Helmo Avenue and 4th Street in Oakdale. Expect emergency vehicles in the area during this time. The purpose of the drill is to acclimate front-line responders and strengthen working relationships between public safety agencies.
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.
- Starting the evening of Sunday, November 17, anticipate overnight closure of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street. Northbound I-694 will close for three nights followed by the closure of southbound I-694 for three nights.
- White Bear Avenue and I-94 on- and off-ramps are reopened in Saint Paul.
- The 4th Street bridge over I-694 is reopened in Oakdale.
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. Fencing is being installed throughout 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 and pour sidewalks.
- Crews stripe the ramp from northbound Highway 61 ramp to eastbound I-94.
- At the Highway 61 and Burns intersection crews stripe intersections and roadways.
- At Old Hudson Road and Van Dyke Street, crews install stormwater sewers, install curbs, and pedestrian ramps.
- The intersection of Old Hudson Road and Hazel Street is closed. Local access only. Crews grade trails and roadways and install stormwater sewers and curbs.
- At the Sun Ray Park & Ride, crews install light poles and cameras.
- Crews install planter beds and fencing along Old Hudson Road between Ruth Street and McKnight Road.
- Near the McKnight Bridge area, crews install a stormwater pond and pave trails.
Traffic Impacts:
- Northbound Hwy 61 to eastbound I-94 is reopened.
- Maple Street pedestrian bridge remains closed.
- Hudson Road just west of Maple Street is expected to reopen next week.
- White Bear Avenue and I-94 on- and off-ramps are reopened.
- The intersection of Old Hudson Road and Hazel Street is closed.
- Old Hudson Road is reopened from the eastern driveway of Sun Ray shopping center entrance to McKnight Road.
 Image: Maple Street Pedestrian Bridge Construction Map
 Image: Crews construct the Earl Street station platform
 Image: Crews install curbs along the bus guideway near the Hazel Street station
Maplewood/Landfall/Oakdale highlights
Upcoming:
- Starting the evening of Sunday, November 17, anticipate overnight closure of I-694 between I-94 and 10th Street. Northbound I-694 will close for three nights followed by the closure of southbound I-694 for three nights.
Ongoing:
- Crews pave the roadway and install curbs and fencing along Hudson Boulevard between Greenway Avenue and Greystone Avenue.
- Greenway Station platform construction continues.
- Crews stripe the roadway along Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street.
- On 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hale Avenue crews install pavement markings.
- Construction at Helmo Park & Ride station area continues. Crews install lights and cameras.
Traffic impacts:
- Hudson Boulevard is closed between Dellwood Lane and west of Greenway Avenue. Businesses access will be maintained from Greenway Avenue.
- Hadley Avenue between Hudson Boulevard and 4th Street, and 4th Street between Hadley Avenue and Hayward Avenue are reopened. The 4th Street bridge over I-694 is reopened.
 Image: Hudson Boulevard Business Access Map
Woodbury highlights
Ongoing:
- Construction continues for the new Woodlane Park & Ride near the intersection of Woodlane Drive and Guider Drive.
- See Washington County Service Center Project listed under the “Nearby Projects Under Construction” section for additional traffic impacts to this area.
Traffic impacts:
- Lane closures in the work zones on Guider Drive, Bielenberg Drive, and Tamarack Road continue.
 Image: Woodbury Construction Map
 Image: Crews construct a stormwater pond near Century Avenue/Highway 120
Buses and other Metro Transit vehicles are testing on the BRT guideway.
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.
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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