Glenwood Avenue Closing for Reconstruction on May 8
Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:25PMExcerpt from the City of Minneapolis May 5 e-news:
Hennepin County sent us this notification today that we are forwarding to all residents:
As part of Hennepin County's planned improvements to Glenwood Avenue (County Road 40), sections of the roadway between Aldrich Avenue North to East Lyndale Avenue North will close on May 8.
The project enhances Glenwood Avenue’s infrastructure ahead of the construction of the Royalston Avenue Light Rail Station. New features will enhance connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and coming transit options – particularly for people walking, biking and rolling.
Glenwood Avenue closures by section
To assist with access to the area, we will be working in different sections of Glenwood and will reopen parts of the roadway throughout the summer as work is completed. Dates are subject to change.
Between Aldrich Avenue North and West Lyndale Avenue North
- Closes May 8
- Reopens late August
Between West Lyndale Avenue North and East Lyndale Avenue North
- Closes May 8
- Reopens early June
Between East Lyndale Avenue North and the light rail bridge construction site on Glenwood Avenue
- Closes May 8
- Reopens early June
At the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and East Lyndale Avenue North
- Closes June 7
- Closes late June
The West Lyndale Avenue intersection will remain open until work has been completed at the East Lyndale Avenue North intersection, at which point it will close for two months.
We will send a separate notification when that closure is officially scheduled.
We expect all work to be completed by late August.
Detours
People driving are advised to use Highway 55 as their detour route. Access to local destinations will remain open. This includes the Minneapolis Farmer's Market, Farmer's Market Annex, and Unleashed Hounds and Hops, which people driving can access from Border Avenue off Highway 55. The International Market Square building will still be accessible via Glenwood from the west. Catholic Charities and Simpson Housing Services can only be accessed via East Lyndale Avenue.
People walking are advised to use Van White Boulevard and Dunwoody Avenue to cross under Highway 94. People walking may also use the Irene Hixon Whitney Bridge that connects the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to Loring Park.
Stay Informed
For questions, please contact:
Stan Lim, construction project manager
612-596-0292
For more information about the planned work and to receive updates on the progress of construction, visit https://www.hennepin.us/glenwood-mpls.
