4th Street Reconstruction Project Update - April 15
Friday, April 15, 2022 at 10:00AM
4th Street Reconstruction Project Overview
The City of Minneapolis is reconstructing 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and 4th Ave. S in downtown Minneapolis. The reconstruction will include wider sidewalks, improved crossings, a new bi-directional off-street bike path on the north side of the street, lighting, trees, and planting beds. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete by the end of 2022.
Fourth Street Roadway Reconstruction is Underway
Roadway reconstruction work on 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. began this week.
- Construction crews have begun removing pavement and reconstructing 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. During reconstruction, the roadway will be closed to all vehicle traffic between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Alleyways will not be accessible from 4th St. on this block.
- The roadway between 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N will be reconstructed one half at a time, starting with the north half, and will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be maintained.
- Concrete curb and gutter construction is planned for the 1st Ave. N intersection.
- 4th St. parking lot access between 2nd Ave N. and 1st Ave N. will be closed beginning Monday, April 18. Access to the parking lot will be maintained off 1st Ave. N.
- Traffic signs are posted. Road closures and detour routes are currently in effect for the area.
- Xcel Energy will be conducting utility work on 4th St. in front of Minneapolis City Hall between May 2 and May 6.
*Please note that the construction schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
What To Expect During Construction?
- During roadway construction, 4th St. will be closed to through traffic between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Local access will be maintained from 2nd Ave. N & 1st Ave. N.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction. Be aware of your surroundings when walking on the sidewalk and biking in the roadway.
- Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.
Upcoming Events:
4th Street Weekly Stakeholder Meeting
Weekly project newsletters and virtual stakeholder meetings have resumed. Join us at the next stakeholder meeting to get project updates, talk with project staff and get your questions/concerns answered.
Stakeholder Meeting - Friday, April 22 - 9-9:30 a.m.
Via Teams Meeting: Click here to join the meeting
Meetings will occur every Friday throughout reconstruction.
Stay connected
There are multiple ways to get information including email updates and ongoing stakeholder meetings. Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for project updates: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/fourth-st-n-and-s/
Provide questions, comments or concerns on the interactive map: https://zan.mysocialpinpoint.com/4thstreetreconstruction
Email the project team: info@4thstmpls.com
Contact the project hotline: 612-412-9774
Pavement removal on 4th Street near the 2nd Avenue N intersection
Road restriction at the 1st Street N intersection looking east
