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Construction Continues in 2013

This is the first construction update for 2013.  The construction update will focus on the entire alignment and will be sent out as needed.  Construction continues to occur throughout the entire alignment, including installing traction power substations, overhead power system, communication systems and train control system.  As the systems installation continues, there may be intermittent lane closures; watch for signage.

Check out the recap of 2012 construction and look ahead for what  to expect in 2013.  (http://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Projects/Current-Projects/Central-Corridor/News-Display-Page/2012-Progress-Report-and-2013-Look-Ahead.aspx

Construction crews set overhead catenary poles at 12th and Robert Street in St. Paul

Construction Highlights for March

• Westbound Washington Avenue closed under Cedar Avenue on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm (see page 2 for more details). -NEW
  
• Overnight closures of portions of Washington Avenue and Huron Boulevard will occur on Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 pm to Monday, March 18 at 5:00 am and on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00 am (see page 3 for more details).-NEW

Westbound Washington Avenue Closure under Cedar Avenue Bridge

Monday, March 18 at 11:00 pm  - Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 pm  

Minneapolis - West Bank

Traffic Details

• Westbound Washington Avenue closed under Cedar Avenue from Monday, March 18 at 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00 pm. -NEW
• Westbound traffic from East Bank to downtown Minneapolis detour via right on northeast Cedar Avenue Ramp and through to the northwest Cedar Avenue Ramp. -NEW

Sidewalk and Crosswalk Details

• No closures/detours.

Bus Details

• No changes to bus stops.   

Overnight Closures of Washington Avenue and Huron Boulevard

Sunday, March 17, 11:00pm to Monday, March 18, 5:00am

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Monday, March 18, 11:00pm  to Monday, March 19, 5:00am

Minneapolis - Stadium Village

Traffic and Bicycle Details 

• Work to install overhead wires for the operation of light rail will occur overnight on Sunday, March 17 from 11:00 pm to Monday, March 18 at 5:00 am and on Monday, March 18 from 11:00 pm to Tuesday, March 19 at  5:00 am. -NEW
• Huron Boulevard closed from University Avenue to just south of Washington; all traffic detour via Delaware Street and 25th Avenue.-NEW
• Eastbound Washington Avenue closed from Oak Street to University Avenue; intersections of Oak Street and Ontario Street will remain open to north/south traffic throughout this work. -NEW
• Westbound traffic on Washington Avenue will remain open throughout this work. -NEW
• These night closures will minimize access to businesses, as closures are being scheduled to occur outside of business hours. -NEW

Sidewalk and Crosswalk Details

• No sidewalk or crosswalk closures required for this work.

Bus Details 

• No changes to bus stops.

For all construction questions or concerns, call the Construction Hotline:  (651) 602-1404

Please don't go around barriers into construction zones. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances! Check www.centralcorridor.org frequently for updates. 

Questions, Comments, or Concerns?

Call the 24 hour Construction Hotline so we know there is an issue! (651) 602-1404 

Do not bring questions or concerns to crews in the construction field. Crews work on specific tasks and will not know details on schedule and the most current information on plans and priorities. Call the construction hotline to leave a message and you will receive a call back to answer your question or learn more about the concern. All concerns and questions need to be received at the project management level to ensure issues are addressed.

About the project:  

The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project will link downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis along Washington and University avenues via the state Capitol and the University of Minnesota. Construction began in late summer 2010 on the planned 11-mile Central Corridor line, and service will begin in 2014. The line will connect with the Hiawatha LRT line at the Metrodome station in Minneapolis and the Northstar commuter rail line at the Target Field Station. The Metropolitan Council is the grantee of federal funds. The regional government agency is charged with building the line in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Central Corridor Management Committee, which includes commissioners from Ramsey and Hennepin counties, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, provides advice and oversight. Funding is provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Counties Transit Improvement Board, state of Minnesota, Ramsey and Hennepin counties' regional railroad authorities, city of St. Paul, Metropolitan Council and the Central Corridor Funders' Collaborative. The Central Corridor LRT Project Website is  www.centralcorridor.org.