1st Ave S Reconstruction 

August 2, 2024

Project overview

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

Construction update

28th St. and 1st Ave. S Intersection Closure

Crews continue to work on sewer and roadway construction, a month-long closure of the 1st Ave. S and 28th St. intersection began Thursday, July 18. Drivers should continue to follow the posted detour and use Blaisdell Ave., Lake St. and Park Ave. The intersection is expected to reopen August 16.

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.

What went on this past week

• Crews prepared for column pours and back filling which will continue into next week.
• Sanitary sewer work continues from between 28th St. and Cecil Newman Lane. The intersection of 27th St. remains closed.
• 28th St. and 1st Ave. S intersection remained closed as crews worked on sanitary and storm facilities.
• Pavement removals and grading began between Lake St. and the bridge over the Midtown Greenway. This work does not affect the greenway.

Crews prepare for column pours

What to expect next week

• Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews continue to work on the 1st Ave. bridge.
• Crews plan to pour additional columns for the new bridge.
• 28th St. and 1st Ave. S intersection will remain closed.
• The pit at the 27^th and 1^st Ave. S. intersection will be removed.
• Sanitary main work will move south from the 28^th intersection and head south towards Cecil Newman Pl.
• Storm sewer work will take place at the 28^th St E intersection and 27^th St intersection.
• Water main work will take place at the 28^th St E intersection.

Midtown Greenway closure

In the coming weeks, the Midtown Greenway will be closed for 7 days 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 August 26 – September 2.

Upcoming events

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- 2:00p.m.
• Wesley Andrews Coffee & Tea,111 E 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404

Stay connected

Visit the project website; Sign up for project updates: minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/1st-ave-lake-st/

Contact the project engineer: Tracy Lindgren,
tracy.lindgren@minneapolismn.gov or 612-290-5898

Contact the transportation engineer: Abdullahi Abukar,
abdullahi.abukar@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2463

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:

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/getting-around/parking-driving/road-closures-map/

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact 311.

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.

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