Hennepin Ave S reconstruction - Project update

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Hennepin Ave S reconstruction

November 14, 2024

Hennepin Ave S reconstruction project overview

The City will reconstruct Hennepin Ave. between W. Lake St. and Douglas Ave.
Construction will be phased over 2-years. Phase 1 will be from Lake St W to 26th St occurring in 2024. Phase 2 will be from 26th St to Douglas Ave occurring in 2025.

The project is an opportunity to update Hennepin Avenue to meet the public’s current and future needs. The new, multimodal design improves space for people walking, riding transit, biking and driving. The layout also provides space for enhanced stations being built for the future METRO E Line.


Latest project news

  • Phase 1 street construction coming to an end from Lake to 26th for the season.
  • Final concrete walk, sodding, tree installation will continue between 28th St. and 26th St.
  • Lighting and Traffic signal system installation & activation work continues.
  • Phase 2 Utility work continues north of 26th and will continue through the winter.  Xcel Energy upgrading facilities along the corridor and will be working between 26th Ave. and Franklin Ave. on the east side of the corridor, working within the east parking lane and drive lane.

View Latest Construction & Traffic Impact Update PDF


What to expect

  • Roadwork and utility work involves use of heavy equipment that will increase noise, vibration, and dust in work areas.
  • Traffic lanes will be closed or restricted. These restrictions will vary by block depending on construction activity.
  • Cross street lane restrictions will reduce travel lanes to 1-lane at times.
  • Parking lanes will be closed during construction.
  • Business access will remain open during the construction activities.
  • Pedestrian detours around work areas will be set up as needed to enable construction. Greater impacts can be expected at intersections where work is occurring.
  • Metro Transit buses will be detoured over to Lyndale Ave via Lake St or 31st and 24th St.

Weekly stakeholder meeting

  • The weekly stakeholder meeting is held every Friday, 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  • The meeting will help us provide you with more detailed information about the work progress update and discuss any concerns or questions you have about the project.
  • This is a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. To participate in the meeting, please click on the link provided below

Join the weekly stakeholder meeting

Please note: Accessing the weekly stakeholder meeting via your mobile device may require downloading the Microsoft Teams app to your mobile device.


Stay connected

Visit the project page: 
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/hennepin-ave-s/

Contact the construction engineer: Justin Gese,
jgese@sehinc.com, or 612-209-0731

Contact the project engineer: Adam Hayow,
adam.hayow@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2172


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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