Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project Update

Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project

Hennepin Ave. reconstruction project, led by City of Minneapolis Public Works, will be reconstructed between 12th Street and Washington Avenue beginning Spring 2019.  The project will reconstruct the pavement from building face to building face, including improvements to public and private utility infrastructure, and improved infrastructure for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles. 

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Latest Project News

Major progress was made this week with the west half of 3-4 blocks paved with new concrete pavement.  The focus this week was getting these southbound lanes paved between intersections. Also the last portions of storm sewer in the intersections was started and should be complete next week.

Private utility work continued north of 7th Street.

What's Coming up

Xcel Energy will continue underground work between 5th and 7th. The water main replacement work will be completed next week between 3rd and Washington. The roadway contractor will begin placing concrete sidewalk at the corners next week and more curb along with a couple more lanes of paving. Two of the four bus stop foundations will be completed next week as well. More info: Hennepin_Update_Vol38.pdf

For more information on this project contact: Construction Manager: hennepinCM@minneapolismn.gov or 612-255-4049, www.hennepindowntown.com