Project overview

Updates

We'll reconstruct 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and 4th Ave. S. from building front to building front.

• Roadway reconstruction is mostly complete between Hennepin Ave. and 4th Ave S.
• The remaining roadway reconstruction has begun between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
• We should complete this work by the end of summer 2022.

Project details

The purpose of the project is to:

• Replace the aging street infrastructure
• Improve safety, access, and comfort for people walking
• Create a bicycle connection for all ages and abilities
• Collect and treat stormwater runoff using green infrastructure
• Enhance the area with street trees and plantings
• Create a more intuitive street by removing and relocating the contraflow bus lane

The new street will include:

• Three eastbound travel lanes between 2nd Ave. N and 2nd Ave. S.
• Two eastbound travel lanes between 2nd Ave. S. and 4th Ave. S.
• New trees and planters throughout the corridor
• Wider sidewalks and improved crosswalks including curb extensions at all intersections
• A new two-way bike trail on the north side of the street, separated from traffic
• New traffic signals, lighting, and crosswalk timers throughout the corridor

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Traffic impacts

There will be some traffic impacts during construction.

• Detours
• Lane closures
• Parking restrictions
• Bike and pedestrian detours

Residents, businesses and visitors may experience:

• Noise
• Vibration
• Dust in work areas