1st Ave S Reconstruction, Grant St - Franklin Ave

June 12, 2026

1st Ave S reconstruction, Grant St - Franklin project overview

The Minneapolis Public Works Department is reconstructing 1st Ave. S from Grant St. to Franklin Ave.

This stretch is the final connection from Lake Street into downtown with a full corridor reconstruction of 1st ave south from Franklin to E Grant. While the City is replacing the old infrastructure, significant investment in our transportation network will occur including a protected bikeway and pedestrian safety improvements. In addition, we are adding more green space along the corridor. Once completed in 2026 the new corridor from Lake Street into Downtown will be completed.

Latest project news

• CenterPoint Energy has completed their work within 1st Ave S Corridor between Grant and Franklin with some minor restoration work ongoing.
• Hennepin County's Project at Eastbound of Franklin Ave. is underway. More information about this project can be found on the Hennepin County project page.

Hennepin County - Franklin Ave Reconstruction web page

Temporary water installation

Traffic signal conduit installation

Sanitary sewer installation

Construction update

Construction for the project is ongoing.

• North of I-94 Bridge
• Contractor will be installing storm sewer and watermain within 16^th St & Intersection
• Contractor is in progress with deep sanitary installation between 15^th St – 14^th St.
• Grading will be in progress the week of June 15^th in preparation for asphalt paving the week of June 22^nd
• You may notice increased activity from north of the bridge to 14^th St due to materials and equipment being delivered, and crews preparing the work zone.
• South of I-94 Bridge
• Contractor is in progress with tunnel removal
• 18^th St. Intersection is currently shut down from west and eastbound traffic due to tunnel removal.
• Project detours are currently in effect.
• During this time, please expect:
• Detour routes and temporary traffic changes
• Movement of large construction equipment
• Ongoing material deliveries
• Regular contractor presence in the area

Project detour information

View the project detour information and map

Weekly stakeholder meeting

Join us at the 1st Ave. S from Grant St. to Franklin Ave weekly stakeholder meetings. This weekly meeting will provide an overview of the project, construction details, and upcoming project work information. The weekly stakeholder meetings began on Friday, April 10, 2026.

• Fridays
• 10 a.m

This is a virtual meeting using Microsoft Teams. To participate in the meeting, please click on the link provided below.

Join the 1st Ave S, Grant St - Franklin Ave weekly stakeholder meeting 

Please note: Accessing the weekly stakeholder meetings via your mobile device may require downloading the Microsoft Teams app to your mobile device.

• Call in, audio only participation: 612-276-6670   
• Phone Conference ID: 820 203 675#

Stay connected

Please visit our project page below for more information:

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/1st-ave-grant-st/

Contact the Principal Professional Engineer: Stephanie Malmberg

stephanie.malmberg@minneapolismn.gov, or 673.673-3365

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact 311.

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.

Para asistencia, llame al 311. Rau kev pab 311. Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 311