Schedules subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances! Check www.centralcorridor.org frequently for the latest updates or follow the twitter feed at www.twitter.com/cclrt.

The reconstruction of the south side of the Washington Avenue Bridge is nearly complete. Crews are putting on the finishing touches and preparing for a traffic switch so that they can work on the north side of the bridge. At 10PM next Friday, November 18th, the Washington Avenue Bridge will completely close for the weekend to prepare for the reopening of the south side of the bridge. Once traffic is switched to the south, crews will begin reconstructing the north side of the bridge.When switched, there will once again be one lane of traffic in each direction. The pedestrian deck above will also switch moving bicycles and pedestrians to the south side and closing the north side. Reconstruction of the north side of the Washington Avenue Bridge will continue through fall of 2012. Look for more information in next week's construction update.
 

Photo Left: A tugboat maneuvers a barge with a construction crane that delivers supplies to the waiting crew members under the Washington Avenue Bridge.
Photo Right: South lanes of Washington Avenue Bridge nearly complete.

Construction Highlights for the week of November 12 - 18  

• NOW OPEN- Ramp from downtown eastbound 4th Street to southbound I-35W, eastbound Hwy 55, westbound I-94. See page 2 for details.  -NEW
   
• WEEKEND CLOSURE- Washington Avenue Bridge from 10PM Friday, November 18 to 5AM Monday, November 21. See page 4 for details.   -NEW
   
• Private utility work on 29th Avenue between 4th Street and University will begin November 14th. See page 7 for details. -NEW
   
• All work subject to change due to weather.

 Construction Information Meeting

 Wednesday, November 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Held at Grace University Lutheran Church, 324 Harvard Street SE

 Review of progress in active construction areas and work that remains for the rest of 2011.

 

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Ramps at 35W and 3rd Street and 4th Street  

West Bank  

East Bank/Stadium Village   

Huron Bypass 

Transitway/Prospect Park Area

Area Buses

• Metro Transit bus stops have changed location on East Bank and West Bank. For full information on bus stop locations and route detours, visit www.metrotransit.org/construction or call the Transit Information Center at (612) 373-3333.
• University of Minnesota Campus Connectors and Circulators stops on the West Bank and East Bank have been relocated. For detailed information on route and stop locations, visit www1.umn.edu/pts/bus/shuttle.html.

Other Road Construction in the Area

• I-94 Work in Minneapolis and St. Paul by Minnesota Department of Transportation. For more information, visit  www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94resurfacing/phase2.html.For travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org. 
• Hennepin County continues construction on the Cedar Avenue Bridge over Washington Avenue on the West Bank, visit http://tinyurl.com/3rc5cbb. Contact Dan Allmaras of Hennepin County at (612) 596-0402 for more information.

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I-35W and Washington Avenue Interchange Details

• Ramp from eastbound 4th Street to I-35W south, Hwy 55, and I-94 open. -NEW 
• Ramp from northbound I-35W to University of Minnesota East Bank closed until end of 2012.
• Washington Avenue/3rd & 4th Street closed from I-35W to 19th Avenue for westbound traffic; follow detour on north Cedar Avenue ramps.
• Hiwatha Bicycle Path between West Bank and downtown Minneapolis over I-35W detoured through 2013. Web Link (pdf) 

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West Bank

Traffic Details

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East Bank- Washington Avenue Bridge to Harvard Street 

Traffic and Bicycle Details  

• Washington Avenue closed from Pleasant Street to Ontario Street; all eastbound traffic from Washington Avenue Bridge exit on Weisman Museum loop road.

Sidewalk Details

• West crosswalk at the intersection of Union Street and Washington Avenue moves approximately 25 feet to the west; an angled north crossing reopens. -NEW
• Pedestrian deck on Washington Avenue Bridge open on the north side; south side closed.
• North sidewalk of Washington Avenue between Pleasant Street and east pedestrian bridge (near Ford Hall) closed.
• South sidewalk on Washington Avenue between Pleasant Street and east pedestrian bridge (near Hasselmo Hall) closed.
• North sidewalk on Washington Avenue between Church Street and Union Street closed; use south sidewalk.
• East crosswalk at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Union Street closed; use west crosswalk.
• Washington Avenue entrance to University of Minnesota Transportation and Safety Building closed; access to Washington Avenue Ramp/Parking and Transportation building via Union Street or Harvard Street.

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East Bank- Harvard Street to Ontario Street  

Traffic and Bicycle Details  

• Walnut Street open for business access only; no through traffic across Washington Avenue. 
• Intersection of Oak Street and Washington Avenue reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.
• Washington Avenue closed from Pleasant Street to Oak Street.

Sidewalk Details  

• East crosswalk at intersection of Harvard Street and Washington Avenue closed; use west crosswalk.
• North/south crosswalks at intersection of Walnut Street and Washington Avenue closed; use temporary crosswalk located mid-block between Walnut Street and Oak Street.
• South side crosswalk at the intersection of Walnut Street and Washington Avenue pushed back from intersection approximately 100 feet.
• West crosswalk at intersection of Oak Street and Washington Avenue closed; use east crosswalk. North and south crosswalks remain pushed back from the intersection about 30 feet.
• North sidewalk of Washington Avenue between Harvard Street and Walnut Street closed; use south sidewalk of Washington Avenue. 
   

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Huron Bypass Area
 

Sidewalk Details

• Sidewalk on the southwest and southeast corners of 25th Avenue and University Avenue intersection closed; use north sidewalk on University Avenue to cross 25th Avenue. 

Bus Stop Relocation Details

• Eastbound bus stop at the intersection of University Avenue and 25th Avenue relocated west to University Avenue and Ontario Street.

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In anticipation of Central Corridor construction, work by private developers and private utility companies is starting up in the Prospect Park area. CenterPoint Energy has already begun work to relocate and upgrade gas lines along University Avenue and 4th Street. In early November, Xcel Energy will begin work on upgrades on 29th Avenue this week. The Central Corridor Project Office will work with private companies including developers and utility companies to help communicate their plans that may affect bicycle, vehicle, or pedestrian routes. As we receive more details from the private companies, we will include the information in the weekly updates. If you have questions or concerns on the work being done by the private companies, please contact the company directly.

*Each private utility company is responsible for providing information to businesses or residents that are
directly impacted by their work. All planned service disruptions will be communicated and coordinated in
advance by the utility company. If you have and questions or concerns, contact the utility company directly using contacts listed below. 

Sidewalk Details

• South sidewalk on University Avenue may have localized closures as CenterPoint Energy installs a new gas main. 

Bus Stop Relocation Details

• Eastbound bus stop on University Avenue at Malcolm closed; use bus stop at University Avenue and Arthur Avenue.

The information in this update describes general bus stop plans, go to www.metrotransit.org/construction or call the Transit Information Center at 612-373-3333 for the most current information. Thank you for riding with us; we appreciate your patience as we prepare Washington Avenue for light rail.

Construction Activity Look Ahead 

More information will be posted on these items in future updates

Depending on weather, the following are anticipated to open at the end of November: