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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 spring. Drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
- 1st Ave. S is closed from Franklin Ave to 22nd St. and 25th 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.
- Franklin Ave. is open in both directions.
- 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and 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 24th Street is closed.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 25th Street is closed.
- 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 installation is ongoing between 25th and 24th St. E.
- Storm sewer installation is taking place between 24th St E and 22nd St E. Driveways to the south of the storm work will be accessible from 24th St, and driveways to the north of the storm work will be accessible from 22th St,
- Water work will be taking place near 22nd St , on the west side of the block between 22nd and 24th St E. Traffic will be allowed through this area. Local access for driveways will be maintained from 22nd St.
- Water work will be taking place on the south of the 26th St intersection, on the west side of the street. Traffic will be allowed through this area.
- 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
Biweekly field hours have resumed. Come visit us to learn more about construction:
- Thursday, April 3 & Thursday, April 17
- 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 Surface Water & Sewers 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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