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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.
Closure at the intersection of 1st Ave and 28th St E
The intersection of 28th St E. remains closed as crews install the signal system. The intersection will re-open by Friday, October 18. Drivers and bikers, please follow the posted detour route.
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 24th 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 worked on formwork for the deck of the new bridge over the Midtown Greenway and temporarily paved the Midtown Greenway trail.
- Storm sewer work continues between 28th St and Cecil Newman Ln.
- Concrete sidewalk and the final layer of asphalt pavement was placed at 28th St E.
- Lighting system installation continued between Cecil Newman Lane and 27th St E.
- Grading for the street and sidewalk between 28th and Cecil Newman Ln.
- Crews replaced valves on the water main at 27th St E.
- Crews continue to replace the sanitary main between 27th and 26th St E.
- Sanitary main installation continues between 25th St E. and 24th St E. The 25th St intersection is closed, and the 24th St E. intersection is open.
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- Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews continue to work on the 1st Ave. bridge.
- The bike lanes along 1st Ave. will be closed between Lake St and 19th St E.
- Storm work continues near Cecil Newman Ln.
- Grading for the new street will take place between Cecil Newman Lane and 28th St E.
- Storm sewer work will resume at 27th St E.
- Signal work and concrete sidewalk will be completed. The 28th Street intersection is anticipated to open by Friday, October 18.
- Sanitary main installation will continue between 27th and 26th St E. Sanitary main preparation work will be ongoing between 26th and 25th St E. 26th St E will remain open.
- Sanitary main replacement continues between 25th and 24th St E.
- Sanitary main replacement will begin between Franklin Ave E and 22nd St E. Franklin Ave E will remain open. 1st Ave S, between 19th St and Franklin will have one northbound lane open. 1st Ave S, between 22ndand Franklin, will be closed just south of Franklin Ave. This block will become a two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- The Midtown Greenway trail is anticipated to close again in the coming weeks to allow crews to safely pour the new bridge deck. Details will be included in next week’s update as the schedule solidifies.
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: 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/
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