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Construction Bulletin: July 11, 2025
Updated Closure Information: Burnham Road will also be closed on July 14 at intersection with Cedar Lake Parkway
As previously reported, Cedar Lake Parkway will close to vehicle traffic to conduct work across the rail corridor starting July 14 and extend into the fall. The purpose of the closure is to complete utility, sidewalk, trail and roadway work.
Please note that access between Burnham Road and Cedar Lake Parkway will also be closed. It was previously communicated that Burnham Road would remain open during the closure of Cedar Lake Parkway. However, due to the work required at the intersection, we determined with our contractor that there is not sufficient space to safely perform the work while maintaining vehicle access between the roadways. Trail access will be maintained in a temporary condition across the rail corridor.
We sincerely apologize for this as we know it creates an inconvenience to residents. We will work to reopen the connection between Burnham Road and Cedar Lake Parkway as soon as it is safe to do so.
The local detour utilizes Sunset Boulevard, France Avenue, West Lake Street, Dean and Lake of the Isles Parkways, and Burnham Road. The Burnham Road Bridge and Lake of the Isles Parkway will be in a two-way condition for local access during this closure. Detour information is on the detour maps page.
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Updates by city
Royalston Avenue to Bryn Mawr Station
General Safety Note: The public is reminded that traffic signage and materials are not to be moved. Moving or altering this signage can cause unsafe traffic conditions.
Upcoming:
- 2nd Avenue North will be open in a modified two-way condition beginning the week of July 14 and extend into August. Fremont Avenue North between 2nd Avenue North and Glenwood Avenue remains in a northbound one-way condition.
Ongoing:
- Roadway and utility work continues in the Royalston Avenue/Farmers Market Station area. Vehicle traffic is limited to:
- A single lane southbound on Border Avenue from Olson Memorial Highway to Holden Street North;
- A single lane eastbound on Holden Street North from Border Avenue to Royalston Avenue; and
- A single lane northbound on Royalston Avenue.
- There is no parking on Border Avenue, Holden Street, and Royalston Avenue during construction. Construction activities are anticipated to extend through the fall, weather permitting. Access to local businesses is being maintained throughout construction. Detour information is on the detour maps page.
- Pedestrian access is maintained for the duration of this closure.
- A northbound outside lane closure on the Penn Avenue South I-394 bridge is in place for sidewalk, street lighting and accessible pedestrian ramp work. There is also a southbound inside lane closure on Penn Avenue just north of I-394 up to Mount View Avenue during this time.
- MnDOT commences work this summer on bridges and other adjacent facilities along I-394 and I-94. This work is expected to continue in various stages throughout 2025 and 2026 in the vicinity of Bryn Mawr and Bassett Creek Valley Stations in Minneapolis. See MnDOT’s project page for more details: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94-i394minneapolis/
West 21st Street to West Lake Street
Upcoming:
- Work is expected to occur on Saturday, July 12 in the rail corridor between the West Lake Street and Bassett Creek Valley Stations for the activities listed below. Weekend work has been authorized by the City of Minneapolis between the hours of 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
- Road and sidewalk work around the Abbott Avenue/West 31st Street/Chowen Avenue loop.
- Freight rail maintenance, primarily near the Bryn Mawr Station area. A reminder that maintenance activities on the freight rail tracks may cause noticeable noise and some occasional vibration to nearby residents.
- A lane closure will be in place on Market Plaza between West Lake Street and Excelsior Boulevard beginning July 14 through the rest of July for water utility and sidewalk work.
- The Chowen Avenue/West 31st Street/Abbott Avenue loop near West Lake Street Station has reopened in a one-way condition. Parking restrictions and sidewalk closures will be in place on these roadways through fall.
- Parking restrictions are in place through fall on West 32nd Street for utility, road and sidewalk work.
Ongoing:
- The outside westbound lane and the north sidewalk on Excelsior Boulevard between Market Plaza and West 32nd Street are closed through August for new sidewalk and accessible pedestrian ramp construction. Local access for businesses and residents is being maintained throughout construction. Pedestrian detour information is on the detour maps page.
St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie Highlights
Upcoming:
- Lane restrictions will be in place at the intersection of Feltl Road and Smetana Road in Minnetonka through July to perform work on embankments in this area.
- Light rail track maintenance activities are expected to occur in various locations throughout the rail corridor in Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and Hopkins on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.
Ongoing:
- There are lane restrictions at the intersection of 11th Avenue South and Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins to perform utility work.
- Minor construction activities continue to occur throughout St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. These activities are mostly confined to the rail corridor and station sites.
- Hennepin County is reconstructing parts of Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 25 west of the Green Line Extension project.
Trail Highlights
Minneapolis Trails
Ongoing
- The segment of the Cedar Lake Regional Trail between Royalston Avenue and Azine Alley (just west of West River Parkway) is closed into mid-summer to complete work in the area beneath Royalston Avenue. Detour information is on the detour maps page.
- The segment of the Cedar Lake Trail east of Van White Memorial Boulevard remains closed and is anticipated to reopen in late 2025.
- Cedar Lake Trail from Bryn Mawr Station to Van White Memorial Boulevard is open.
- The Kenilworth Trail from the Midtown Greenway to Bryn Mawr Station in Minneapolis remains closed and is anticipated to reopen in late 2025.
St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie Trails
Upcoming:
- Striping of the South Cedar Lake Trail is expected to occur as early as July 14. The trail will remain open during striping activities.
Project staff share the community’s desire to see the trails reopen as soon as possible. The project office will continue to work with the contractor to improve on these opening dates.