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The Minneapolis Public Works Department plans to reconstruct 1st Ave. S from Lake St. to Franklin Ave., including replacing the Midtown Greenway Bridge. In addition to new pavement, the project will include new sidewalks, an off-street bicycle facility, updated safety features, sanitary and storm main replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Midtown Greenway closure
The first week of June, the Midtown Greenway will be closed for two weeks as crews continue to work on the bridge. The detour will go from Nicollet Ave to 5th Ave S using 28th St. Dates are tentatively scheduled for June 3- 17 but are dependent on weather.
1st Ave S closure
First Ave. S will continue to be closed through the fall and drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
- First Ave. S is closed between 27th St. and Lake St. through the fall
- Vehicle detour route: Lake St., Lyndale Ave. and Franklin Ave.
- Bicycle detour route: Lake St., Blaisdell Ave and Nicollet Ave, and Franklin Ave
- Crews continued work on the sanitary sewer line at the intersection of Lake Street and 1st Ave S.
- Crews continued preparing for next week’s Midtown Greenway bridge demolition.
- Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews demolish the Midtown Greenway bridge on June 3.
- Midtown Greenway closure (see above for details).
- The intersection of 27th St and 1st Ave S will be closed for a utility relocate until June 7th.
First Ave. S Reconstruction Field Hours
The project team is available to answer questions every week. Come visit us to learn more:
- Thursdays
- 1:00- 2:00 p.m.
- Wesley Andrews Coffee & Tea, 111 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Visit the project website; Sign up for project updates:
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/1st-ave-lake-st/
Email info@firstavesouth.com
Contact the project hotline with questions, comments or concerns: 612-451-0300
For an overall picture of construction activity throughout Downtown Minneapolis, visit
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/road-closures-map/
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