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Updated for July 30 - August 5, 2011 
Minneapolis Central Corridor Construction 

For all construction questions or concerns, call the Construction Hotline:

(651) 602-1404

 

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

 

 

Detour for the Hiawatha Bicycle Path begins the weekend of August 5th. This detour will remain  in place through 2012. For a detailed map, click here

Bike path 

  

Construction Highlights for the Week of July 30 - August 5

  • The Hiawatha Bicycle Path between West Bank and downtown Minneapolis over 35W closes for construction starting of August 8th and will remain closed through 2012.  Bicycle path detour constructed on the southwest side of the Hiawatha LRT tracks.
     
    -NEW
  • The intersection of Harvard Street and Washington Avenue will close on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 and remain closed through Monday, August 22, 2011; this closure is required to conduct utility work underground. During this closure, the intersection of Walnut and Washington will temporarily reopen to traffic. Once utility work is complete on Harvard in late August, Harvard will reopen to traffic and Walnut will close again to complete LRT construction. -NEW
  • Roadway removals on Washington Avenue between Pleasant Street and Church Street begin the week of August 1. Sidewalks in this area close. -NEW
  • Overnight closures of sidewalk segments on the south side of Washington Avenue between Harvard Street and Walnut Street. -NEW
  • Private utility work by Qwest will close a portion of the sidewalk on the southwest side of Washington between Walnut Street and Oak Street from 5 AM - 9 AM Saturday morning. -NEW
  • Intersection of 4th Street and 25th Avenue closes on August 2 and will remain closed through August 25 to accommodate utility work for the LRT project and the City of Minneapolis. -NEW
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Ramps at 35W and 3rd Street and 4th Street  

 

West Bank  

 

East Bank/Stadium Village   

 

Transitway

Area Buses

 

Metro Transit Bus Detours

Metro Transit bus stops have changed location on East Bank and West Bank. East Bank stops are now located on 4th Street and University Avenue. 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 Connector and Campus Circulator Detours

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 (MnDOT) Mn/DOT is reconditioning I-94. More information at www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94resurfacing/phase2.html.For travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org

 

Cedar Avenue Bridge Sidewalk and Traffic Management Improvements by Hennepin County

Hennepin County continues construction on the Cedar Avenue Bridge over Washington Avenue on the West Bank. The Central Corridor Project Office is coordinating construction activities with Hennepin County to ensure pedestrian access is maintained. To learn more about Hennepin County's Cedar Avenue Bridge Project, visit http://tinyurl.com/3rc5cbb. Contact Dan Allmaras of Hennepin County at (612) 596-0402 for more information.

 

 

Cedar Riverside Neighborhood Road Resurfacing Work by City of Minneapolis

 The City of Minneapolis has several  projects occurring in the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood including the 25th & 26th Avenue Project, Butler Place & 9th Street Project, and 19th Avenue S & Washington Avenue S Project. To learn more about these projects, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/public-works/cip/. Contact the City of Minneapolis for more information.

 

 

25th Avenue Extension Project by City of Minneapolis

 

 

City of Minneapolis has begun work to extend 25th Avenue north of 4th Street. This project includes new construction of street & sidewalks, storm drain, sanitary sewer work, and  construction of a storm water infiltration pond. To learn more about this City of Minneapolis project, visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/public-works/cip/25th-semi/.  Contact Jeff Handeland of City of Minneapolis at (612) 673-2363 for more information. 

 

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 Map of construction near I-35W ramps
For a printable version of this map, please Click Here

I-35W and Washington Avenue Interchange Details

  • Washington Avenue/3rd & 4th Street closed from I-35W to 19th Avenue until fall 2011; follow detour of south Cedar Avenue ramps.
  • Ramp Closures; Follow posted detours.
    • Ramp from westbound 3rd Street to south I-35W, Hwy 55, west I-94 closed until fall 2011.
    • Ramp from eastbound 4th Street to I-35W south, Hwy 55, and I-94 closed until mid-summer.
    • Ramps from northbound I-35W to University of Minnesota East Bank closed until end of 2012.
  • Lane restrictions along northbound and southbound I-35W; Watch for lane shifts.
  • Ramps to and from Cedar Avenue on the north side of Washington Avenue closed until fall 2011; follow detour on south Cedar Avenue Ramps.
 
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Westbank
For a printable version of this map, please Click Here

 

West Bank

Hennepin County continues construction on the Cedar Avenue Bridge over Washington Avenue on the West Bank. The Central Corridor Project Office is coordinating construction activities with Hennepin County to ensure pedestrian access is maintained. For questions or concerns about Cedar Avenue Bridge work, contact Dan Allmaras of Hennepin County at (612) 596-0402.

 

 

Traffic Details

  • Cedar Avenue Bridge reduced to one lane in each direction on the west side of the bridge due to construction that is being performed by Hennepin County.
  • Ramps to and from Cedar Avenue on north side of Washington Avenue closed; use detour of ramps on south side of Washington Avenue that have been converted into a two way street.
  • No left turn onto 3rd Street from westbound ramp from Washington Avenue to Cedar Avenue; use alternate route.
  • Shoulder area on south side of Washington Avenue near Blegen Hall closed; vehicle stopping for drop-off/pick-up prohibited.
  • Washington Avenue/3rd & 4th Street closed from I-35W to 19th Avenue; use detour of south ramps.
  • Intersection of 3rd Street and 15th Avenue reduced to one lane; two way traffic maintained via temporary stop sign.


 
Sidewalk Details

  • East sidewalk of Cedar Avenue Bridge closed; use west sidewalk.
  • Sidewalk closed on southeast Cedar ramp from 19th Avenue to Blegen Hall; use alternate route.

Bus Stop Relocation Details

  • University of Minnesota Campus bus stop at Blegen Hall has closed; use stop in front of Willey Hall.
  • Metro Transit bus stop located on the northwest Cedar Avenue ramp relocated to the southwest Cedar Avenue ramp.
  • Metro Transit bus stop near Blegen Hall closed; use bus stop on southeast Cedar Avenue ramp.
 
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Eastbank
 

For a printable version of this map, please Click Here

 

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

  • 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) closes beginning the week of August 1. -NEW
  • South sidewalk on Washington Avenue between Pleasant Street and Church Street closes beginning the week of August 1. -NEW
  • North sidewalk on Washington Avenue between Church Street and Union Street closed through August 2011; use south sidewalk.
  • Crosswalk on the east side and west side of Union Street and Washington Avenue intersection closed; use temporary crosswalk just west of the intersection to cross.
  • Washington Avenue entrance to University of Minnesota Transportation and Safety Buildingclosed through October 2011. Access to Washington Avenue Ramp/Parking and Transportation building available at Union Street or Harvard Street.
  • Pedestrian tunnel under Washington Avenue between the Washington Avenue Parking Ramp and Moos Tower closed through the end of August.   

Map of Washington Avenue Tunnel Closure 

 

The University of Minnesota pedestrian tunnel that runs under Washington Avenue connecting the Washington Avenue Parking Ramp and Moos Tower is closed through the end of August. This closure is needed to remove a skylight on the north end of the tunnel for light rail construction and for the University of Minnesota to conduct maintenance work on the tunnel.

 

Detour for Tunnel Closure

  • Use the elevators on the southwest corner of the Washington Avenue Parking ramp to reach street level and exit the building to the intersection of Union Street and Washington Avenue.
  • Head west on the crosswalk of Union Street to the northwest corner of the intersection of Union Street and Washington Avenue.
  • Continue west about 50 feet to a temporary crosswalk and go south across Washington Avenue.
  • Stairs to enter Moos Tower are just east of the Washington and Union Intersection.
  • Wheelchair access is provided via pedestrian ramp east of the plaza area at Weaver-Densford Hall. Take elevators to Level 2 to access Moos Tower.


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 Eastbank map3

For a printable version of this map, please Click Here  

 

East Bank- Harvard Street to University Avenue - Daytime Work

 

Traffic and Bicycle Details  

  • Washington Avenue closed from Pleasant Stret to Ontario Street.
  • Intersection of Harvard Street and Washington Avenue closes on August 3rd and will remain closed for three weeks; Harvard Street open to the north and south of the intersection for business access. Detour via Walnut Street. -NEW
  • Oak Street reduced to one lane in each direction from Beacon Street to Delaware Street.
  • Washington Avenue closed at Oak Street; access maintained to businesses and parking lots from the east on Washington. No turns to/from Oak Street and Washington Avenue.
  • Private utility work continues by Xcel Energy on University Avenue from 25th Avenue to west of Huron Boulevard; watch for lane closures and shifts.

Sidewalk Details  

 

  • North sidewalk of Washington Avenue between Harvard Street and Oak Street closed; use south sidewalk of Washington Avenue.
  • North/south crosswalk at intersection of Washington Avenue and Walnut Street may shift sides depending on work; watch for signage.
  • Sidewalk on the south side of Washington Avenue between Harvard Street and Walnut Street requires overnight segment closures.  -NEW
  • Crosswalks at intersection of Oak Street and Washington Avenue modified. East crosswalk moved midblock between Oak Street and Ontario Street; north, south, and east crosswalks pushed back from the intersection about 30 feet. -NEW
  • Private utility work by Qwest will close a portion of the sidewalk on the southwest side of Washington between Walnut Street and Oak Street from 5 AM - 9 AM Saturday morning. -NEW

 


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map of night sidewalk work 

For a printable version of this map, please Click Here 

 

 

East Bank- Harvard Street to University Avenue - Overnight Work -ALL NEW

 

Utility Work Overview

Replacement of the storm sewer pipe located under the sidewalk on the south side of Washington Avenue requires temporary overnight sidewalk closures. This work is being done in short segments overnight so that business access remains open for customers during business hours.

 

 Sidewalks and Crosswalks 

  • During each overnight segment closure, the segments not actively under construction will remain open to pedestrians.
  • Crosswalk across Washington Avenue at Walnut Street maintained but may shift sides depending on the work; watch for changes.
  • Pedestrians will be detoured south to Delaware Street.

Business Access During Closures

  • During the sidewalk closures on July 29 and Aug 1, pedestrians from the east can access Big 10 Bar and Restaurant, Village Wok Restaurant and FedEX using the Delaware Street detour.
  • During the sidewalk closure on August 3 from 1 AM to 11 AM, Village Wok Restaurant will close at 1 AM; FedEx will open at 11 AM. Pedestrians from the east can access Bun Mi, Jamba Juice and Espresso Expose using the Delaware Street detour; pedestrians from the west can access Noodles using the Delaware Street detour.
  • During the sidewalk closure from 8 PM August 3 to 6 AM August 4, pedestrians from the west can access Big 10 Bar and Restaurant, Village Wok Restaurant, FedEX and Noodles using the Delaware Street detour.
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transitway map

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Transitway Area Construction

 

Auto Traffic Details

  • Xcel Energy utility work on University Avenue from 25th Avenue to west of Huron Boulevard; watch for lane closures and shifts.
  • University of Minnesota Transitway closed from 23rd Avenue to Malcolm Avenue.
  • Intersection of 4th Street and 25th Avenue closes on August 2 through and will remain closed through August 25; detour via University Avenue and 23rd Avenue. -NEW

Sidewalk Details

  • Pedestrian/bicycle path along the north side of the transitway from Malcolm Avenue to 23rd Avenue closed through 2012; detour via University Avenue. -NEW

Bus Stop Relocation Details

  • No impact to bus stops; buses that usually use the transitway will be detoured via University and Malcolm.
Construction Activity Look Ahead
  • Ramp closures on southbound and northbound I-35W will occur the week of August 8. Watch for more information next week. -NEW

 

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 Hours

 

Construction Segment                                    Typical Construction Hours

 

I-35W and West Bank                                    7 AM - 6 PM Monday - Friday

 

East Bank (Church Street to Harvard Street)    5 AM - 2 PM Monday - Friday; 5 AM - 1 PM Saturday

 

East Bank (Harvard Street to Walnut Street)    5 AM - 6 PM Monday - Friday; 5 AM - 3 PM Saturday

              Night Work Detail                        July 29: 10 PM - 8 AM

                                                   Aug 1: 10 PM - 8 AM

                                                   Aug 3: 1 AM - 11 AM; 8 PM - 6 AM

  

East Bank (Walnut Street to Oak Street)        5 AM - 6 PM Monday - Friday; 5 AM - 3 PM Saturday 

  

University of Minnesota Transitway                 6 AM - 7 PM Monday - Friday; 6 AM - 5 PM Saturday

 

*Permits may be granted for the contractor to work outside the hours outlined above. Notice of changes in construction hours will be posted under "alerts" at www.centralcorridor.org and shared via Twitter.

 

Upcoming Meetings:

   

 Construction Information Meeting

Wednesday, August 24th, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Held at Grace University Lutheran Church, 324 Harvard Street SE

Please don't go around barriers into construction zones. Schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances! Check www.centralcorridor.org frequently for updates.
Contacts for utility companies doing work in East Bank and Stadium Village

Xcel Energy
Shannon Forss
Phone: (612) 720-3663
Email: shannon.m.forss@xcelenergy.com
Electric Emergency/ Power Outage: 1-800-895-1999
 
CenterPoint Energy
Alla Denisova
Phone: (612) 321-5077
Email: alla.denisova@CenterPointEnergy.com
Customer Service: 1-800-245-2377
Call the 24 hour construction hotline with comments, concerns, or questions
on construction (651) 602-1404.
 
 
For questions and comments for the Minneapolis area on the Central Corridor LRT, contact:
   
Jessica Hill

Jessica Hill

Community Outreach Coordinator 

Central Corridor Project Office

Metropolitan Council

 

Office: (651) 602-1840 

 

Cell: (612) 709-4367

 

Email: jessica.hill@metc.state.mn.us 

Photo Headshot Dan PfeifferDan Pfeiffer

Community Outreach Intern

Central Corridor Project Office

Metropolitan Council

 

Office: (651) 602-1952

 

Cell: (651) 230-5650

 

Email: daniel.pfeiffer@metc.state.mn.us

 

 

 

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About the project:  The Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project will link downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis along Washington and University avenues via the state Capitol and the University of Minnesota. Construction began in late summer 2010 on the planned 11-mile Central Corridor line, and service will begin in 2014. The line will connect with the Hiawatha LRT line at the Metrodome station in Minneapolis and the Northstar commuter rail line at the Target Field Station. The Metropolitan Council will be the grantee of federal funds. The regional government agency is charged with building the line in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The Central Corridor Management Committee, which includes commissioners from Ramsey and Hennepin counties, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota, provides advice and oversight. Funding is provided by the Federal Transit Administration, Counties Transit Improvement Board, state of Minnesota, Ramsey and Hennepin counties' regional railroad authorities, city of St. Paul, Metropolitan Council and the Central Corridor Funders' Collaborative.. The Central Corridor LRT Project Website is www.centralcorridor.org.
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