Trail Improvements at Brownie Lake, Dean Parkway, Cedar Lake, and Lake Calhoun Aug 5-Oct 31, 2013

Plan ahead – Use alternate routes to avoid delays and accidents
Trail Improvements at Brownie Lake, Dean Parkway, Cedar Lake, and Lake Calhoun 

The off-street trails along Brownie Lake, the west side of Cedar Lake, Dean Parkway, and Lake Calhoun will be reconstructed August 5 - October 31, 2013. It is especially important for commuters—both cyclists and motorists—to plan ahead in order to avoid delays and accidents in this high-traffic section of the Grand Rounds. During the three-month construction period, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) encourages pedestrians, recreational and commuter cyclists, as well as motorists to be aware of the upcoming trail closures and detours and to plan their routes accordingly. See Project MAP

Detours and Alternate Routes: Recreational and commuting bicyclists are encouraged to use regional trails in the area to avoid the construction zone. These trails include Midtown Greenway, Kenilworth Trail, and the Cedar Lake Regional Trail. 

Trail Closure Dates: (CLICK ON LINKS BELOW FOR MAP DETAIL)

August 5 - October 31: Brownie Lake Bicycle Trail

Brownie Lake: Brownie Lake Trail reconstruction map

Share the Trail – Bicycles Yield to Pedestrians!
The bicycle trail reconstruction on the west side of the parkway will be detoured to the sidewalk on the east side of the parkway. Metro Transit stops for Route 9 will be closed or relocated – refer to www.metrotransit.org/map.

The bicycle trail on west side of parkway will be closed from the south end of I-394 to the north end of the Cedar Lake Parkway Bridge.

On the east side of the parkway: sidewalks at intersections just north and south of I-394 will be closed for the construction of new pedestrian ramps.

For more information about the project, visit www.minneapolisparks.org/BrownieLake.

September 3 – October 31: Dean Parkway Trails and Trails at Point Beach on the west side of Cedar Lake

Cedar Lake: Cedar Lake Trails reconstruction map

The Point Beach North Parking Lot on the west side of Cedar Lake will be reconstructed and the bike trail realigned along the parkway. The bicycle and pedestrian trails along the west side of Cedar Lake from Kenilworth Trail to Cedar Lake Regional Trail will be impacted. Pedestrians will be routed onto the bicycle trail south of the parking lot area. Look for posted sidewalk detours into the neighborhood between 22^nd St. W and Franklin Ave W.

Due to Point Beach Parking Lot construction, cyclists are encouraged to bypass this area by using the Kenilworth Trail and Cedar Lake Regional Trail along the north side of Cedar Lake.

Dean Parkway: Dean Parkway reconstruction map

Off-street trails and sidewalks from Lake Street north to West Lake of the Isles Parkway and west along Cedar Lake Parkway to the Kenilworth Trail will be reconstructed. (Sidewalks in front of homes in the construction area will remain open; detours will be posted).Metro Transit stop for Route 25 at Lake Street and Dean Parkway will be closed or relocated - refer to www.metrotransit.org/map.     

Dean Parkway at Cedar Lake Parkway: Dean Parkway at Cedar Lake Parkway reconstruction map

Intersection of Cedar Lake Parkway and Dean Parkway      

Construction 9/3-10/4. Intersection to remain open at all times. Expect traffic delays.     

Cedar Lake Parkway hill from Dean Parkway to the Kenilworth Trail   

Construction 9/3-10/31. Lanes will be narrowed to construct off-street bicycle trail on north side of roadbed. On-street bike lanes will be eliminated.    

Dean Boulevard at Dean Parkway: Dean Boulevard at Dean Parkway reconstruction map.     

Intersection of Dean Boulevard and Dean Parkway     

Construction 9/3-10/4. Driveways on east side of Dean Boulevard will be replaced. One half of road to remain open at all times. Expect traffic delays.     

Walk on east side of Dean Parkway under Midtown Greenway Bridge      

Closed for construction 9/3-10/4.     

Midtown Greenway Ramp to Dean Parkway      

Closed for trail work at the base of the ramp starting 9/3.

September TBD* Lake Calhoun Bicycle Trails

Lake Calhoun: Lake Calhoun Trail resurfacing map

*After Labor Day, for a period of approximately one week, segments of the off-street bicycle and pedestrian trails around Lake Calhoun will be resurfaced. Trail users will be redirected to adjacent trails as appropriate. Construction dates to be determined.

October 6 – The Twin Cities Marathon

Construction at key intersections—both Dean Boulevard at Dean Parkway and Cedar Lake Parkway at Dean Parkway—will be completed in time for the Twin Cities Marathon.