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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
Segments of 1st Ave. S will continue to be closed through the winter. Drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
- 1st Ave. S is closed from 19th St. to 22nd St. and 24th St. to 27th St.
- Vehicle detour route: Lake St., Lyndale Ave. and Franklin Ave.
- Bicycle detour route: Lake St., Blaisdell Ave. and Nicollet Ave., and Franklin Ave.
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- Franklin Ave. is open in both directions.
- 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and just north of Franklin Ave. remains closed. Access will be maintained from the Franklin Ave. side for local residents.
- 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 22nd Street will be closed Monday through Friday next week and is subject to change due to weather.
- Storm work will begin when crews finish their work at 22nd St. requiring a three-week closure of the intersection.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 25th Street remains closed through the beginning of March.
- The intersection of 1st Ave S and 26th St. is open.
- 1st Ave S, between 26th and 27th St. is open to local traffic.
- The bike lanes along 1st Ave. remain closed between 27th St. and 19th St. E.
- Sanitary main work north of Franklin Ave. is complete. The road is anticipated to open Feb 18, pending weather.
- Sanitary main replacement is ongoing between 22nd and Franklin Ave.
- Sanitary main installation is ongoing between 26th and 24th St. E.
- Storm sewer installation will be taking place between 27th and Franklin
- Select water work will be taking place between 27th and Franklin. This includes valve replacement and hydrant replacement
- The image above shows the different components that take place under a typical road. Although the sanitary sewer work along 1st Avenue S. is approaching completion, crews will need to work on the water main and storm sewers before they can begin work on the curb and gutters this spring.
As construction continues along 1st Avenue S., we would like to remind you that businesses remain open. Check out one of these locations to show support during this construction season.
- Little Tijuana Neighborhood Lounge
- The Prodigal Public House
- Soulstice Yoga and Bodywork – Book a massage
- Wesley Andrews Coffee & Tea
- The Familia Hair Studio - appointment only
First Ave. S Reconstruction field hours
The project team was available to answer questions weekly from June through November. For the winter months, field hours moved to a monthly basis. Weekly meetings will resume in the spring. Come visit us to learn more:
- Thursday, February 20
- 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: Henneh Kota
henneh.kota@minneapolismn.gov or 612-816-9047
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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