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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 closed Nov. 1 through Nov. 9
The Midtown Greenway is closed November 1st for crews to begin final restoration of the trail. The detour goes from Nicollet Ave. to 5th Ave. S using 28th St. The greenway is anticipated to open mid-day on November 9 but is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
 1st Ave. S closure
1st Ave. S will continue to be closed through the fall and drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
- 1st 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.
- Grading and sidewalk work continued on the south side of the bridge over the Midtown Greenway.
- Crews continue to replace the sanitary main between 27th and 26th St E.
- Sanitary main installation continued between 25th St E. and 24th St E. The 25th St intersection is open.
- Sanitary main replacement continued between Franklin Ave E and 22nd St E. Franklin Ave E is temporarily closed.
- 1st Ave S, between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- Curb and gutter installation is ongoing between28th St and Cecil Newman Ln.
- Grading and first layer of asphalt was placed at the 27th St E intersection
- Grading on the north side of the bridge on 1st Ave S took place.
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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.
- Sanitary main installation will continue between 27th and 26th St E. Sanitary main preparation work will be ongoing between 26th and 24th St E.
- 24th St E will have a lane shift with both east and west bound traffic still maintained.
- The intersection of 1st Ave S and Franklin Ave E is closed.
- 1st Ave S, between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- Curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bike facility installation is ongoing between 28th St and Cecil Newman Ln.
- Additional layers of asphalt will be placed between 27th St E to the bridge over the Midtown Greenway.
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.
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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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