4th Street Reconstruction Project Update - April 29
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2:13PM
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.
Roadway reconstruction underway on 4th Street near the Hennepin Avenue intersection.
Looking westward at the 4th Street and Hennepin Avenue intersection.
What's Happening Next Week?
Roadway reconstruction continues on 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Currently, 4th St. is closed to vehicle traffic between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Local access will be maintained between 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N.
- Next week, construction crews continue to work on storm sewer upgrades between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
- Crews will be removing old pavement, preparing the road for concrete pavement, and doing curb and gutter work between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
- Beginning next Monday, crews will be working on concrete paving at the 1st Ave. N intersection.
- Xcel Energy anticipates completing utility work on 4th St. in front of Minneapolis City Hall next week.
*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
