4th Street Reconstruction Project Update - April 21
Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 3:44PM
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.
Pavement reconstruction on 4th Street near the Hennepin Avenue intersection
Fourth street roadway reconstruction is underway
Roadway reconstruction continues on 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
- Construction crews are removing pavement and reconstructing 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. The roadway is closed to all vehicle traffic between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Alleyways are not accessible from 4th St. on this block.
- The roadway between 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N is being reconstructed on the north half and is closed to through traffic. Local access maintained.
- 4th St. parking lot access between 2nd Ave N. and 1st Ave N. is currently closed. Access to the parking lot maintained off 1st Ave. N.
- Concrete curb and gutter construction are underway at the 1st Ave. N intersection.
- Xcel Energy will be conducting utility work on 4th St. in front of Minneapolis City Hall during the first week of May.
*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 and 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 are sent out weekly. Join us at the next stakeholder meeting to get project updates, talk with project staff and get your questions/concerns answered.
Stakeholder Meeting
Occurs every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m.
Via Teams Meeting: Click here to join the meeting
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
