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.

Construction update

1st Ave. S closure

1st Ave. S will continue to be closed through the fall and drivers will need to follow the posted detour ­­­­­­­­­­­route.

• 1st Ave. S is closed between 24th St. and Lake St. through the fall
• Vehicle detour route: Lake St., Lyndale Ave. and Franklin Ave.
• Bicycle detour route: Lake St., Blaisdell Ave. and Nicollet Ave., and Franklin Ave.

Bridge work complete

• The majority of work on the new bridge over the Midtown Greenway is complete. Crews will return in the spring for final restoration.

Traffic control update

• 1st Ave. S., between Lake St. and 27th will open in early December.
• The intersection at 26th St. has been partially opened.
• The 24th St. intersection remains closed and detoured.
• 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and 24th is a temporary two-way street to keep access to driveways.
• 1st Ave. S., between 22nd and just north of Franklin Ave. remains closed. Franklin Ave. is open in both directions.
• The bike lanes along 1st Ave. remain closed between 27th St. and 19th St. E.

What to expect this winter

• Sanitary main installation will continue between 27th and 26th St. E. through December.
• Sanitary main preparation work will be ongoing between 26th and 24th St. E. through December.
• Sanitary main replacement will be ongoing between 22nd and Franklin Ave. through December.
• In early December, crews will work on the lighting system between Lake St and 27th St E.

Upcoming events

First Ave. S Reconstruction field hours

The project team has been available to answer questions every week. Now that construction is moving into the slower winter months, field hours will move to a monthly basis. Weekly meetings will resume in the spring. Come visit us to learn more:

• Thursday December 19, January 16, and February 20
• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Wesley Andrews Coffee & Tea,111 E 26th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404