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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 fall. Drivers will need to follow the posted detour route.
- First Ave. S is closed from Franklin Ave 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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- 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and Franklin Ave. remains closed. Access will be maintained from either side for local residents.
- 1st Ave. S., between 22nd St. and 24th St. is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
- The intersection of 1st Ave S and 22nd St is expected to close towards the end of the week of July 11, after the intersection of 1st Ave S and 24th St is opened to vehicle traffic.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 24th St. is closed. This intersection is expected to open to traffic towards the end of the week of July 11.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 25th St. is open with a gravel surface.
- The intersection of First Ave. S. and 26th St. is open with two vehicle traffic lanes.
- 1st Ave. S, between 26th and 27th St. is closed.
- 1st Ave. S, between 28th and 27th St. will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be maintained.
- 1st Ave. S, between Lake St. and 28th St is open to normal traffic. This is coordinated with the City’s New Nicollet Ave Project (reconnecting Nicollet Ave between Lake St and 29th St/Cecil Newman through the former Kmart parking lot) The City’s Nicollet Ave project will be closing the intersection of Lake St and Nicollet Ave starting July 7. For more information on the New Nicollet project, here is the link to the project website: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/nicollet-ave-construction/
- The bike lanes along 1st Ave. remain closed between 27th St. and 19th St. E.
- Concrete work on the sidewalks, bike facility, and curb and gutter between 24th St. E and Franklin Ave E will be taking place.
- Pavement removals and grading will be taking place between 25th St E and 24th St E.
- Asphalt paving will take place at the 24th St intersection and between 27th St E and 26th St E. This is anticipated to take place mid-week.
- Storm sewer work will take place between 26th St. E and 25th St. This work will include lane restrictions on 26th St. E.
- Work on the new lighting system will begin between 27th and 26th St E.
- Planting for the new storm water gardens between Lake St and 27th St E will take place later this fall.
- The image above shows the different components that take place under a typical road. Although the sanitary sewer work along 1st Ave. 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 fall.
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
Come visit us at our biweekly field hours, to learn more about construction:
- Thursday, July 10
- 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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