There are five Minneapolis maps with each illustrating where construction crews are working. General activities are highlighted for your convenience. Please refer to text descriptions in this section for more details on major elements being constructed in specific areas.
Chowen Avenue to Cedar Lake Parkway
Construction overview:
In addition to the West Lake Street Station, crews will be reconstructing the Chowen/Abbott roadway connection. The LRT tunnel is being constructed in this area, running between the West Lake Street Station and the Cedar Lake Channel. To complete work in this area there is also freight rail infrastructure and trail facilities.
Upcoming:
- The intersection of Dean Court and West 28th Street will be closed for about two months starting in late January to perform underground sewer utility work. Residents of the Cedar Isles Condominiums development will receive more detailed information about the timing of this closure once details are available.
Ongoing:
- Pumps and generators will run overnight periodically in various parts of the construction corridor, especially at the Kenilworth LRT tunnel site. Pumps are used to manage water, and generators are used to power the pumps as well as to power equipment that keeps pipes or other elements warm during freezing temperatures.
- Secant wall work is ongoing north of the West Lake Street Bridge.
- Cedar Lake Parkway is closed until spring 2023 to advance LRT tunnel construction. Pedestrian and bicycle access is maintained to the south via Depot Street and West 28th Street.
Cedar Lake Parkway to Burnham Road
Construction overview:
The LRT tunnel continues in this segment. Other elements include the construction of retaining walls (complete), and freight, LRT, and trail bridges over the Cedar Lake Channel.
Ongoing:
- The Cedar Lake Channel is closed to recreational use until spring 2023. The Kenilworth Lagoon is accessible from Lake of the Isles. This closure is necessary to remove and reconstruct historic retaining walls in the channel that were originally built under the Works Progress Administration.
Burnham Road to Bryn Mawr Station
Construction overview:
In addition to the LRT, freight rail and trail construction, this area has two stations: West 21st Street and Bryn Mawr. The Bryn Mawr Station includes a pedestrian bridge that will extend over the freight tracks from the bluffs to the station platform.
Ongoing:
- Pile-driving activities continue at Bryn Mawr Station through winter to construct retaining walls. Lane closures are in place on Wayzata Boulevard at the intersection of Penn Avenue.
- Construction at and around Bryn Mawr Station continues for work on the pedestrian bridge and station platform.
Bryn Mawr Station to Bassett Creek Valley Station Area
Construction overview:
There are two stations serving residents in this area; Bryn Mawr Station and the Bassett Creek Valley Station. In addition, area construction includes LRT track, trails, and the corridor protection wall.
Glenwood Avenue to Target Field Station
Construction overview:
LRT will cross a new Glenwood Avenue bridge at the roadway grade. To make that happen three bridges need to be constructed, freight rail shifted, and extensive retaining walls built. This area will see the development of the Royalston Avenue/Farmer’s Market Station, an LRT bridge crossing over North 5th Avenue and North 7th Street and LRT connecting to the Target Field Station. The Holden/Royalston/Border roadway loop will also be reconstructed with improvements.
Upcoming:
- Royalston Avenue between 5th Avenue and Border Avenue has reopened to roadway traffic in a northbound-only condition.
Ongoing:
- Glenwood Avenue between Lyndale Avenue North and North 12th Street remains closed for construction of the LRT and two roadway bridges. See Minneapolis detour map.
- Bridge work near North 7th Street and North 6th Avenue continues.