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Traffic impacts
Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. in Minneapolis project location map.
All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. Businesses and transit services will be accessible during construction.
Current
Lane closures
Wed, April 17 through Fri, Oct. 25
- E. Lake St. is reduced to one lane in both directions between 21st Ave. S. and Minnehaha Ave.
Ramp closures
Wed, April 17 through December
- The ramps to/from Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. are closed
- NB Hiawatha Ave. to Lake St. detour: EB 32nd St. to NB Minnehaha Ave. to WB Lake St. (PNG)
- SB Hiawatha Ave. to Lake St. detour: WB 26th St. to SB Cedar Ave. to EB Lake St. (PNG)
- Lake St. to NB Hiawatha Ave. detour: NB Minnehaha Ave. to WB 26th St. (PNG)
- Lake St. to SB Hiawatha Ave. detour: WB Lake St. to SB Cedar Ave. to EB 32nd St. (PNG)
Upcoming
Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.
About this project
We will reconstruct the intersection of Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. in Minneapolis into a more pedestrian and bike friendly layout with accessible sidewalks, ramps, and curbs. When work is finished, the new intersection will be safer and easier for pedestrians and bikers to navigate and use.
Summary of work
- Reconstruct the Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. intersection
- Add new signal systems at Snelling Ave./Lake St. and 22nd Ave./Lake St. intersections
- Improve accessibility for pedestrians, bikers, and transit riders
- Reconstruct ramps to/from Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St.