Construction Impacts to West River Parkway This Year
Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:01AMVia an April 16 e-announcement from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board
Series of construction projects will cause temporary closures and detours for segments of parkway through the fall
Sections of West River Parkway will be impacted by four construction projects over the next six months. These closures and detours are in addition to closures to motor vehicles already in place to help trail users stay six feet apart during Gov. Walz's stay at home order.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates the public's understanding and patience while these critical projects to repair and improve public infrastructure are performed. Please stay away from areas where work is taking place and follow all posted detours and signage.
The parkway will close completely to motor vehicle traffic between 13th Avenue S and 22nd Avenue S from April 16 through June 14 for work related to two bridge projects: the rehabilitation of 10th Avenue SE Bridge by the City of Minneapolis, and repairs to Bridge #9 (the bike/pedestrian bridge serving the Dinkytown Greenway) by the University of Minnesota.
At times construction activity will take place on bike and pedestrian trails. On these occasions trail users will be detoured onto the parkway in this area.
Sewer Project Closure - E 33rd-36th Streets; April 20-Fall 2020
The northbound lane of the parkway will close between E 33rd Street S and E 36th Street from April 20 through the fall for a regional sewer improvement project by the Metropolitan Council.
The northbound lane is already closed to motor vehicles and open to pedestrians for social distancing during the Governor's stay at home order. Starting April 20:
- The northbound lane will be closed to both pedestrians and motor vehicles to accommodate the sewer project.
- Pedestrian traffic will revert back to the walking/running path and bikes will remain on the bike path.
- Northbound motor vehicle traffic will be detoured onto Edmund Boulevard.
Water Works Closure - North of the Stone Arch Bridge; April 23-May 6
A short stretch of parkway north of the Stone Arch Bridge will close at times between April 23 and May 6 for construction work related to Water Works, a new park project within Mill Ruins Park.
This area of parkway is already closed to motor vehicles and open to pedestrians for social distancing during the Governor's stay at home order. Starting April 23, a crane placed approximately 50 feet north of the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot will occasionally block one or both lanes of the parkway during weekdays. Access to the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot and nearby residential buildings will be maintained.
When the crane is on the parkway, pedestrians traffic will revert back to the walking/running path and bikes will remain on the bike path. Please follow all onsite signage.
