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METRO E Line construction update: July 25, 2025

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We have updated our construction map for the METRO E Line.  You can find it at the top of our project web page.  

Work is happening at these stations:

Dates are approximate and subject to change. As the construction season continues, crews may begin Saturday work at specific locations to maintain the overall project schedule. Future newsletter updates will include details where known.

University & Malcolm:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will construct roadway surfaces.
• Crews will work on underground utilities.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will construct sidewalks.

University & 27th Avenue:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will construct roadway surfaces.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will construct roadway surfaces.
• Crews will work on underground utilities.

University & Huron-23rd Avenue:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will construct remaining sidewalks.
• Crews will install signage.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will finish installing signage and striping before removing traffic control.
• Following the completion of civil construction, work is focused on installation of lighting and E Line platform amenities. We will update this section when we have timelines for this work.  

4th Street & Central:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will construct remaining roadway surfaces.
• Crews will install signage and striping before removing traffic control.
• Following the completion of civil construction, work is focused on installation of lighting and E Line platform amenities. We will update this section when we have timelines for this work.  

Hennepin & Gateway:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will work on underground utilities.
• Crews will grade surfaces and construct curb and gutter.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will work on underground utilities.
• Crews will grade surfaces and construct curb and gutter.

Hennepin & Spruce-Laurel:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will construct roadway surfaces.
• Crews will work on underground utilities.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will grade surfaces and construct sidewalks.

Hennepin & Groveland:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will stripe roadways and erect signage before removing traffic control.
• Following the completion of civil construction, work is focused on installation of lighting and E Line platform amenities. We will update this section when we have timelines for this work.  

Sheridan & 39th Street:

Week of July 28:

• Crews will work on underground utilities.
• Crews will grade surfaces in preparation for pouring concrete.
• Crews will construct curb and gutter.

Week of Aug. 4:

• Crews will construct roadway surfaces.

Additional work that will happen this year:

Final completion of stations will occur this year as Metro Transit prepares for the launch of E Line service. After civil construction of station platforms is complete, installation of station amenities (including shelters, real-time signs, bike racks, and benches) and equipment testing will occur. These activities are expected to take only a few days at each site and will cause minimal disruption to traffic.

Platform construction will also be completed at several stations through coordinated projects with Metro Transit’s partners including:

• Hennepin County – University and Fourth roadway improvements: University & U of M Rec Center, University & 15th Avenue, University & 11th Avenue   
• City of Minneapolis – Hennepin Ave. S. Reconstruction: Hennepin & Franklin, Hennepin & 25th Street

What to expect during construction

In addition to stations, E Line construction activities also include installation of fiber optic communication infrastructure and construction of additional pedestrian, traffic signal, bikeway, and intersection improvements delivered in partnership with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis.  

• Work in the corridor includes station construction, utility work, pavement and intersection improvements, and traffic signal changes.
• Expect temporary lane restrictions and marked detours for traffic.
• Pedestrian access will remain for businesses and residences.
• Buses will experience detours during construction. Up-to-date information about bus detours and temporary stop locations can be found at metrotransit.org/alerts and by subscription to Rider Alerts.  
• Construction will be staged at each station intersection to allow for vehicular traffic flow.

Business spotlight

Businesses will remain open during construction, and you can get to know more about local businesses and how to access them during construction through our newsletter! If you would like to have your business featured, email us here.

Questions about construction?

In community office hours

METRO E Line staff will hold office hours at:

Bordertown Coffee
315 16th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
Wednesday, July 30, noon – 2 p.m.

Stop by to ask questions about the E Line project!

E-mail: eline@metrotransit.org