Purpose of the project
As part of Hennepin County's planned improvements, sections of Glenwood Avenue between Aldrich Avenue North to East Lyndale Avenue North closed on May 8.
The project enhances Glenwood Avenue’s infrastructure ahead of the construction of the Royalston Avenue Station that is part of the Green Line Extension light rail transit (LRT) project. New features will improve connections to the surrounding neighborhoods and coming transit options – particularly for people walking, biking and rolling.
We will reopen parts of the roadway throughout the summer as work is completed, with all work expected to be complete in late August. Dates are subject to change.
Glenwood Avenue closures by section
To assist with access to the area, we will be working in different sections of Glenwood and 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
- Closed May 8
- Reopens late August
Between West Lyndale Avenue North and East Lyndale Avenue North
- Closed May 8
- Reopens early June
Between East Lyndale Avenue North and the light rail bridge construction site on Glenwood Avenue
- Closed May 8
- Reopens early June
At the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and East Lyndale Avenue North
- Closes May 30
- Reopens mid 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 provide further 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.
Drivers can still use East Lyndale Avenue North when northbound by using 3rd and 4th avenues, both along Border Avenue. East Lyndale Avenue will be altered to maintain access to Catholic Charities and Simpson Housing Services. The International Market Square building will still be accessible via Glenwood from the west.
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.
