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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.
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.
- Crews assembled the railing on the 1st Ave bridge over the Midtown Greenway.
- Crews striped the Midtown Greenway.
- Curb and gutter installation continued between 28th St and Cecil Newman Ln.
- The intersection at 27th St. E remained closed as the second layer of asphalt was placed.
- Crews continue to replace the sanitary main between 27th and 26th St E.
- The intersection at 26th St. E remained closed.
- Sanitary main installation continued between 25th St E. and 24th St E. The 25th St intersection is open.
- 1st Ave S, between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- Sanitary main replacement continued between Franklin Ave E and 22nd St E.
- Water hydrant replacement took place between 26th and 27th St E.
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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.
- Curb and gutter, sidewalk, and bike facility installation is ongoing at the 27th St intersection and 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.
- Sanitary main installation will continue between 27th and 26th St E. Sanitary main preparation work will be ongoing between 26th and 24th St E. The 26th St and the 24th St intersection is closed and detoured.
- 1st Ave S, between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
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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