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The Minneapolis Public Works Department is reconstructing 1st Ave. S from Lake St. to Franklin Ave., including replacing the Midtown Greenway Bridge. In addition to new pavement, the project includes new sidewalks, an off-street bicycle facility, updated safety features, sanitary and storm main replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure.
1st Ave S is open to traffic!
- The permanent steel railings around the steel planter boxes will be installed this winter. In the meantime, there will be a temporary railing placed around them.
- Tree planting along the entire project will take place in 2026. Both plantings and turf establishment, between 27th to Franklin will take place in spring of 2026.
- The asphalt pavement will be seal coated in summer of 2026. Final striping will take place after the seal coat.
- Remaining wood pole lighting will be removed in 2026. It has been replaced by decorative street lighting.
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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