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PTS Communications Team Wins Northern Lights Award
Left Lane Closes on Fourth Street
Reminder: Major Weekend Closures Scheduled For Twin Cities Metro
Huron Ramp to Westbound I-94 Closes For Two Hours Tonight (5/15)
I-94/Cedar Avenue Ramp Closure For Four Days Begins May 21
First Westbound I-94 Closure in Minneapolis Scheduled For May 18-21
Major Weekend Closure Scheduled 5/18-21 for Interstates 35E, 94
3rd Street Ramp Project Begins May 14; Full Closure Scheduled May 18-21
East River Road Closes Under Washington Ave Bridge; Huron/Washington Triangle Closes On May 14
Summer Means Changes For Campus Shuttle Service
Non-Rush Hour I-35W Lane, Shoulder Closures Scheduled May 10-16
Overnight Lane, Ramp Closures on Interstate 35W Occur May 4
West Bank Station Area Tour & Workshop Open To Public
I-94/25th Avenue S. Ramp Closure Begins May 7, Lasts Seven Days
Spring Finals Week Affects Campus Shuttle Service
Second Eastbound I-94 Closure in Minneapolis Rescheduled for May 4-7 (CANCELLED)
Riverside Project Update - Stage 2 Begins Next Week
Riverside Construction Project At 23rd Avenue
Gortner Ave. Ramp Automated Apr. 17, Ends Free Night/Sunday Parking in St. Paul
Oak Street Ramp Goes Automated On April 10
Northrop Tunnel Between Church Street Garage and Nolte/Williamson Closes
Intersection at Riverside & 19th Avenue Closes April 9
Church Street Pedestrian Crossing Closes April 2
Riverside Avenue Scheduled To Close This Spring/Summer
Huron/Washington/Ontario Closures Start Monday, March 12
Campus Construction Season Starts Early With LRT
Technology Upgrade Affects Campus Parking
PTS Communications Team Wins Northern Lights Award
Posted: 5/25/12
The communications team from Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) won a Northern Lights Award of Merit at the Minnesota Association of Government Communicators awards banquet earlier this week at the Eagan Community Center.
In the category of Writing - Feature Article (Published), the team won for the magazine feature story titled It Ain't Just Parking Anymore.
The feature story was intended for publication in a transportation industry magazine called The Parking Professional. The magazine informs and educates parking and transportation professionals in the parking industry with information regarding new technology, management best practices and the general sharing of occupational projects, innovation and news.
The award-winning communications team strives to inform students and staff of their transportation options and encourage transportation alternatives such as busing, biking and walking.
The goals for writing the piece were: to raise awareness throughout the parking industry nationwide about the University of Minnesota and its transportation programs; to promote the reputation of the University of Minnesota as a ground-breaking leader in transportation programming; and to show the value of parking professionals.
Left Lane Closes on Fourth Street
Posted: 5/22/12
Beginning Tuesday, May 22, the left lane of Fourth Street SE will close between 17th and 19th Avenue as crews perform utility work related to the new 4th Street Housing and Dining Facility. The lane will remain closed until mid-August, but is scheduled to reopen before the start of Fall Semester. The southern sidewalk will also be closed and pedestrians will be asked to use the north sidewalk during the project.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes if possible. Whether driving, walking, or biking in the area, please use caution.
Reminder: Major Weekend Closures Scheduled For Twin Cities Metro
Posted: 5/18/12
Twin Cities metro motorists will experience delays and detours beginning Friday, May 18 as major closures occur in St. Paul and Minneapolis.
St. Paul
In St. Paul, both directions of Interstate 35E between 10th Street/Wacouta Avenue and 11th Street, as well as both directions of Interstate 94 between 5th Street/10th Street and the ramp to 12th Street, will close for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) construction.
Eastbound I-94 and northbound I-35E will close at 10 p.m. Friday, May 18. Westbound I-94 and southbound I-35E will close at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18. In addition, the ramp from northbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-94 will close at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18.
Motorists are advised to follow the posted detours:
Motorists should be aware that various ramps leading up to the closed roadways will also close (check MnDOT's Full Closures page for more information). The ramp from southbound I-35E to eastbound I-94 and southbound Hwy 52 will remain open, as will the ramp from eastbound I-94 to southbound I-35E via Kellogg Boulevard.
Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, westbound I-94 between Highway 280 and I-394 will close at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18 for resurfacing as part of the I-94 improvement project.
Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour route: northbound Highway 280 to northbound I-35W to westbound I-694 to westbound I-94. Motorists on I-35W trying to access westbound I-94 are advised to follow posted detours to westbound Highway 62, northbound Highway 100 and eastbound I-394 to westbound I-94.
Additionally in downtown Minneapolis, the ramp from 3rd Street to westbound I-94 near Target Field will close at 10 p.m. Friday, May 18 as part of the ramp's bus shoulder rehabilitation project. During the closure, motorists are advised to use Washington Avenue to access the Broadway Avenue interchange and then westbound I-94.
Information resources
Motorists are advised to check the MnDOT Weekend Full Closures page for information about the weekend closures and detour maps. Motorists are also advised to check www.511mn.org for real-time travel information in the Twin Cities Metro as well as greater Minnesota before leaving for their destinations.
For more information about CCLRT, visit http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/centralcorridor.asp.
For more information about the I-94 improvement project, visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94resurfacing/phase2.html.
For more information about the 3rd Street ramp bus shoulder rehabilitation project, visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/3rdstmpls/index.html.
Huron Ramp to Westbound I-94 Closes For Two Hours Tonight (5/15)
Posted: 5/15/12
The Huron ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed for a couple of hours tonight to remove and replace some guardrail. The time is yet to be determined, but should be after midnight and will be closed for around two and a half hours. A message board will tell drivers to use eastbound I-94 and turn around at Cretin.
I-94/Cedar Avenue Ramp Closure For Four Days Begins May 21
Posted: 5/15/12
Motorists may experience delays and a detour as the ramp from westbound
I-94 to Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis closes at 5 a.m. on Monday, May 21.
During the closure, motorists will be detoured to exit 25th Avenue S./Riverside Avenue, then use southbound 25th Avenue S. and westbound Franklin Avenue to access Cedar Avenue. To view the vehicle detour, see map.
The ramp closure is needed for pavement and drainage work as part of the I-94 improvement project. The ramp will reopen by the morning of Friday, May 25.
The I-94 improvement project between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul includes Smart Lane technology to improve safety and congestion. The project also includes resurfacing, which will create a smoother ride for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway, drainage improvements, bridge maintenance work, reconstruction of the shoulders, and realignment of the lanes.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
First Westbound I-94 Closure in Minneapolis Scheduled For May 18-21
Posted: 5/11/12
Motorists will experience delays and a detour on westbound I-94 in Minneapolis between Highway 280 and I-394 as the roadway closes at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 18.
Ramp closures to and from westbound I-94 throughout the closure limits will begin at 7 p.m. on May 18, including the ramps from northbound and southbound I-35W to westbound I-94.
During the full closure of the roadway, a posted detour will direct motorists west of downtown St. Paul to use northbound Highway 280, northbound I-35W and westbound I-694 to access westbound I-94. Motorists east of St. Paul will be directed to use northbound I-35E to access westbound I-694 due to the I-94 closure for Central Corridor Light Rail Transit construction.
Motorists on I-35W will be directed to use westbound Highway 62, northbound Highway 100 and eastbound I-394 to access westbound I-94.
The roadway and all ramps will reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday, May 21.
The closure is needed as crews resurface the roadway as part of the I-94 improvement project. This closure of westbound I-94 is being coordinated to occur during a weekend that the Minnesota Twins are away. One more closure of each direction of I-94 will still occur in the coming weeks. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.
The I-94 improvement project between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul features Smart Lane technology to improve safety and congestion. The project also includes resurfacing, which will create a smoother ride for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway, drainage improvements, bridge maintenance work, reconstruction of the shoulders, and realignment of the lanes.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
Major Weekend Closure Scheduled 5/18-21 for Interstates 35E, 94
Posted: 5/11/12
Motorists will experience delays and detours beginning Friday, May 18 as two major corridors in St. Paul close for the weekend.
Both directions of Interstate 35E between 10th Street/Wacouta Avenue and 11th Street, as well as both directions of Interstate 94 between 5th Street/10th Street and the ramp to 12th Street, will close.
Eastbound I-94 will close at 10 p.m. Friday, May 18, and westbound I-94 will close at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18. Northbound I-35E will close at 10 p.m. Friday, May 18, and southbound I-35E will close at 8 p.m. Friday, May 18.
In addition, the ramp from northbound Hwy 52 to westbound I-94 will close at 9 p.m. Friday, May 18.
Eastbound I-94 motorists are advised to follow the posted detour: northbound Hwy 280 to eastbound Hwy 36 to southbound I-35E.
Westbound I-94 motorists are advised to follow the posted detour: northbound I-35E to westbound I-694 to westbound I-94.
The ramp from southbound I-35E to eastbound I-94 and southbound Hwy 52 will remain open, as will the ramp from eastbound I-94 to southbound I-35E via Kellogg Boulevard.
Northbound I-35E motorists are advised to follow the posted detour: eastbound I-494 to northbound Hwy 61 to westbound I-94.
Southbound I-35E motorists are advised to follow the posted detour in order to continue south: eastbound I-94 to southbound Hwy 61 to westbound I-494.
Access into downtown St. Paul will be available from I-35E at 10th Street/Wacouta Avenue from the north and from Kellogg Boulevard/11th Street from the south.
Access into downtown St. Paul will be available from I-94 at 12th/6th Street from the east and from 5th Street/10th Street from the west.
Access from downtown St. Paul to eastbound I-94 and northbound I-35E will be available from 11th Street.
Access from downtown St. Paul to westbound I-94 will be available from both West 6th Street and 12th Street.
Access from downtown St. Paul to southbound I-35E will be available from Kellogg Boulevard.
All ramps leading to northbound I-35E, beginning at East 7th Street, will close at 9 p.m. May 18. All ramps leading to eastbound I-94, beginning at Snelling Avenue, will close at 9 p.m. May 18.
This closure is necessary as crews prepare the Cedar Street Bridge that spans the commons section in order to accommodate the Central Corridor (CCLRT) light rail trains that will traverse it.
Both I-35E and I-94 will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 21.
To receive weekly construction updates on the CCLRT project, visit http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/newsAlerts/CUDTStP.pdf.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
3rd Street Ramp Project Begins May 14;
Full Closure Scheduled May 18-21
Posted: 5/11/12
Downtown Minneapolis motorists will experience delays as a project to rehabilitate the shoulder of the ramp from 3rd Street to westbound Interstate 94 begins on Monday, May 14.
During the first week of work (May 14-18), the following restrictions will occur:
During the lane closures, access to westbound I-94 will still be available, but motorists should expect delays and take alternate routes if possible.
A full closure of the ramp is scheduled for the weekend of May 18-21. The ramp will close at 10 p.m. on Friday and reopen by 5 a.m. on Monday. During the closure, a posted detour will direct motorists to use Washington Avenue and then Broadway Avenue to access westbound I-94. Ramp access to westbound I-394 will remain available.
The last stage of the project will include a five-day lane closure on westbound I-94. Updates will be made in advance of the restrictions.
The project will rehabilitate the shoulder on the ramp, allowing for continued transit availability and providing a smoother ride.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
East River Road Closes Under Washington Ave Bridge; Huron/Washington Triangle Closes On May 14
Posted: 5/10/12
After finals, construction on East Bank and Stadium Village kicks back into high-gear on the Central Corridor Light Rail. Two specific lane/road closures will affect the University community.
Additionally, in early June, the intersection of Harvard Street and Washington Avenue will close. Traffic will be re-routed one block east via Walnut Street.
Summer Means Changes For Campus Shuttle Service
Posted: 5/7/12
The majority of students leave campus for the summer, but for those taking summer classes (and for staff and faculty still working), it’s important to keep the reduced campus shuttle schedule in mind.
From Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 8, 2012 (Intersession)
From Monday, June 11 through Friday, August 3, 2012 (Summer Session)
From Monday, August 6 through Tuesday, August 28 (Summer Vacation)
The Welcome Week service schedule will be posted later this summer.
Non-Rush Hour I-35W Lane, Shoulder Closures Scheduled May 10-16
Posted: 5/7/12
Minneapolis motorists may experience delays beginning Wednesday, May 10 as lane closures take place on Interstate 35W between Washington Avenue and Highway 55.
Daytime single lane and shoulder closures will occur in both directions on May 10, May 11 and May 14 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Double lane and shoulder closures will take place in both directions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. from May 10 to May 16.
These lane closures are necessary as crews paint the new Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) bridges that span I-35W.
For more information about CCLRT, visit http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/centralcorridor.asp
To receive weekly construction updates on the CCLRT project, visit http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/newsAlerts/CUDTStP.pdf
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
Overnight Lane, Ramp Closures on Interstate 35W Occur May 4
Last updated: 5/4/12
Motorists in Minneapolis may experience delays tonight, May 4, on southbound I-35W as lane and ramp closures between University Avenue and Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue begin at 7 p.m.
At 7 p.m., the right lane of southbound I-35W will close. At 11 p.m., an additional lane will close, as well as the ramp from southbound I-35W to Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue.
During the ramp closure, motorists are advised to follow posted detours. The lanes and ramp will reopen by 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5.
These lane closures are necessary as crews work on a new bridge spanning I-35W as part of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) project.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
West Bank Station Area Tour & Workshop Open To Public
Last updated: 5/3/12
Please come share your work, hopes, dreams and desires for the future of the West Bank with one of the most influential names in city futures and urban revitalization, Charles Landry. Charles will be participating in a two-part exploration of the West Bank/Cedar-Riverside on:
Sunday, May 6
West Bank Station Area Walking Tour
10:00 a.m.- Noon
Meet at Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 South 4th Street Minneapolis, MN 55454
Tours is free and open to all. Registration is not required.
Monday, May 7
West Bank Station Area Workshop
1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m.
Brian Coyle Center, 420 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis
Free with RSVP. Space is limited.
RSVP to Amelia Brown at ABrown@LISC.org
The West Bank Station Area Tour and Workshop are a part of a week-long residency with Charles Landry. This residency, Creating 21st Century Intercultural and Creative Cities, will take place from May 6-11 and will include a series of public events and activities featuring Landry.
For a full schedule of events along with links to registration and additional resources, visit http://www.funderscollaborative.org/Landry.
I-94/25th Avenue S. Ramp Closure Begins May 7, Lasts Seven Days
Last updated: 5/2/12
Motorists may experience delays and a detour as the ramp from 25th Avenue S./Riverside Avenue to westbound I-94 in Minneapolis closes at 5 a.m. on Monday, May 7.
During the closure, motorists will be detoured to southbound 25th Avenue S., westbound Franklin Avenue, southbound Cedar Avenue and westbound Highway 55/Hiawatha Avenue to access westbound I-94. The ramp will re-open by the morning of Monday, May 14.
See map of the detour.
The ramp closure is needed for concrete rehabilitation work as part of the I-94 improvement project.
The I-94 improvement project between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul features Smart Lane technology to improve safety and congestion. The project also includes resurfacing, which will create a smoother ride for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway, drainage improvements, bridge maintenance work, reconstruction of the shoulders, and realignment of the lanes.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
Spring Finals Week Affects Campus Shuttle Service
Last updated: 5/2/12
During Finals Week (Monday, May 7 - Saturday, May 12), University campus shuttles will run as usual on weekdays, but Finals Saturday service will be more frequent than usual. There will be no service on Sunday, May 13.
On Saturday, May 12, Campus Connectors will run every 15 minutes, instead of every 40 minutes, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 6 to 10 p.m., service will run every 20 minutes. From 10 p.m. until midnight, the Connector will run every 40 minutes between the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.
As a reminder, the East Bank and St. Paul Circulators do NOT run on Saturday or Sunday.
Good luck on finals from Parking and Transportation Services.
Second Eastbound I-94 Closure in Minneapolis Rescheduled for May 4-7 (CANCELLED)
Posted: 5/2/12
UPDATED 5/4: Eastbound I-94 closure in Minneapolis cancelled due to impending inclement weather -- it will be rescheduled for a later date this spring.
Motorists will experience delays and a detour on eastbound I-94 in Minneapolis between I-35W and Highway 280 as the roadway closes at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 4.
Ramp closures to and from eastbound I-94 throughout the closure limits will begin at 9 p.m. on May 4, including the ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94. Access will remain available to southbound I-35W; however, eastbound I-94 traffic will be reduced to a single lane before the Lowry tunnel, and motorists should expect delays.
During the full closure of the roadway, a posted detour will direct motorists to use northbound I-35W, eastbound Highway 36 and southbound I-35E to access eastbound I-94.
The roadway and all ramps will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 7.
The closure is needed as crews resurface the roadway as part of the I-94 improvement project. This is the last closure of eastbound I-94; two weekend closures of westbound I-94 will occur in the coming weeks, and updates will be made in advance of each closure. The work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather.
The I-94 improvement project between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul features Smart Lane technology to improve safety and congestion. The project also includes resurfacing, which will create a smoother ride for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway, drainage improvements, bridge maintenance work, reconstruction of the shoulders, and realignment of the lanes.
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
Riverside Project Update - Stage 2 Begins Next Week
Posted: 4/30/12
Major construction activities continue for the 2012 construction season on Riverside Avenue between Cedar Avenue to 23rd Avenue and on 8th Street S. Please observe all posted detour routes and warning signs. Riverside Avenue will be operated under the Stage 1 detour until May 7 when it switches to Stage 2.
This Week (04/30): City forces and private utilities are continuing to work in various locations of the corridor preparing temporary water connections and upgrading services. CenterPoint Energy will work weekends starting on April 28. The temporary closure of 22nd Avenue S north of Riverside will be opening up early in the week. Xcel crews will be shifting to the 23rd Avenue S intersection later in the week. 23rd Avenue S just north of Riverside Avenue will be closed (tentatively scheduled for April 30) and a detour using 22nd Avenue S will be signed.
Street removals and access excavations for water main relining will begin this week on the block between Cedar Avenue and 19th Avenue S.
Sidewalk work in the phase 1 portion of the project on the north side of Riverside between 23rd Avenue S and Butler Street will continue.
Temporary lighting systems will start being installed along the corridor. A temporary traffic control signal will be installed at 20th Avenue S and 4th Street S. Periodically, city crews will work weekends to complete the traffic signal removals and the temporary lighting system installations.
Next Week (05/07): Stage 2 detours will be initiated. Street removals and access excavations for water main relining will begin for Riverside Avenue between Cedar Avenue and 22nd Avenue S. Xcel Energy will be working at the intersection of 23rd Avenue S. A detour for 23rd Avenue S to accommodate Xcel Energy's work will still be in place on 22nd Avenue S.
Temporary water connections will start to be energized in preparation for the water main cleaning and lining the week of May 14.
For more information, including detour routes, please visit the project web site.
If you would like to receive weekly updates, please send an email to Chris.Engelmann@minneapolismn.gov with Riverside Email Update in the subject line.
Update on Riverside Construction!
Riverside Construction Project At 23rd Avenue
Posted: 4/20/12
Major construction activities have started for the 2012 construction season on Riverside Av between Cedar Avenue to 23rd Avenue and on 8th Street S. Private utilities and City Water Department construction activities have started and will be continuing for approximately the next two months. Traffic lanes will be adjusted to accommodate the construction and will not follow the standard lane striping. Please observe all posted detour routes and warning signs. Riverside Avenue will be operated under the Stage 1 detour until May 7 when it will switch to Stage 2.
Construction personnel will be present and working hard to complete their work quickly and efficiently as possible. Please be alert and drive slowly so that everyone can go home safely.
Last Week (04/16): City forces and private utilities worked in various locations preparing temporary water connections and upgrading services. Removals of the road surface on the north side for access to the utility pipe were completed. Street signal systems were disconnected and removals have started. CenterPoint Energy started the replacement of gas main at the intersection of 19th Avenue S. Xcel Energy deployed multiple crews working along the north side of the corridor upgrading their facilities.
The sidewalk was constructed in the phase 1 portion of the project on the south side of Riverside between 23rd Avenue S and Butler Street.
This Week (04/23): City forces and private utilities continuieto work in various locations of the corridor preparing temporary water connections and upgrading services. The temporary closure of 22nd Avenue S north of Riverside will be opening up early in the week. Xcel crews will be shifting to the 23rd Avenue S intersection later in the week. 23rd Avenue S just north of Riverside Avenue will be closed (tentatively scheduled for April 30) and a detour using 22nd Avenue S will be signed.
The sidewalk on the north side of Riverside from 20th Avenue to 21st Avenue S will have a temporary (two day) closure to allow for Xcel Energy power line work. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the sidewalk on the south side of Riverside Avenue. Sidewalk work is planned in the phase 1 portion of the project on the north side of Riverside between 23rd Avenue S and Butler St.
Next Week (04/30): City forces and private utilities will continue working on temporary water connections, upgrading services, and replacing gas main. Street removals and access excavations for water main relining will begin this week on the block between Cedar Avenue and 19th Avenue S. Staging of equipment and signage for the Stage 2 road closure will occur late in the week.
For more information, including detour routes, please visit the project web site.
Technology Update!
Gortner Ave. Ramp Automated Apr. 17, Ends Free Night/Sunday Parking in St. Paul
Posted: 4/16/12
Starting on Tuesday, April 17, the Gortner Avenue Ramp will begin using automated pay machines at the exit.
The new machines allow customers to pay by cash or credit card. An attendant will be on hand for the next week to assist customers with the transition.
Signs are posted.
Once automated, the ramp will no longer be a valid location in the Free Night and Sunday parking programs (these programs will completely end on April 29).
This is the fifth location to be converted on campus. The 21st Avenue Ramp was first. It was followed by Lot 37, Art Museum Garage, and Oak Street Ramp.
Technology Update!
Oak Street Ramp Goes Automated On April 10
Posted: 4/10/12
As of Tuesday, April 10, the Oak Street Ramp began using automated pay machines at the exit.
The new machines allow customers to pay by cash or credit card. An attendant will be on hand for the next week to assist customers with the transition.
Signs are posted.
This is the fourth location to be converted on campus. The 21st Avenue Ramp was first. Lot 37 was second. The Art Museum Garage was third.
Northrop Tunnel Between Church Street Garage and Nolte/ Williamson Closes
Posted: 4/9/12
On Monday, April 16, the Gopher Way tunnel beneath Northrop will close between the Church Street Garage and Nolte/Williamson Hall. This is the next step in the Northrop renovation project.
The closure and detour will be clearly marked and tunnel users will need to go outside for the coming months. The tunnels will open again when Northrop re-opens in winter 2014.
Riverside Avenue will have two lanes of traffic during this work. Traffic lanes will be adjusted to accommodate the construction and will not follow the standard lane striping. Signalized intersections will be converted to four-way stops. The full stage 1 detour will be enacted on April 9. This means the Riverside Avenue and 19th Avenue S intersection will be closed on April 9. Please observe all posted detour routes and warning signs.
See detour route.
Construction personnel will be present and working hard to complete their work quickly and efficiently as possible. Please be alert and drive slowly so that everyone can go home safely.
Last Week (03/26): City forces and private utilities worked in various locations of the corridor preparing temporary water connections and upgrading services. Survey crews were busy placing construction notes on the roadway.
This Week (04/02): City forces and private utilities are working in various locations of the corridor preparing temporary water connections and upgrading services. A construction trailer and traffic control signage will be place on the corridor. Street removal on the north side of the Riverside Avenue to facilitate the utility work will begin later in the week.
Next Week (04/09): City forces and private utilities will continue working on temporary water connections and upgrading services. Street removals will continue and the Riverside Avenue and 19th Avenue S intersection will be closed for street removal and gas main upgrades. The Stage 1 detour will be in full effect at this time.
For more information, including detour routes, please visit the Riverside project web site.
If you would like to receive update emails, please send an email with Riverside Email Update in the subject line.
Church Street Pedestrian Crossing Closes April 2
Posted: 3/30/12
The pedestrian crossing at Church Street and Washington Avenue will close on Monday, April 2 as work continues on the Central Corridor light rail transit line.
Pedestrians can cross Washington Avenue on the foot bridges between Coffman Union and Northrop Mall or at the crossing at Union Street between Amundson Hall and Molecular and Cellular Biology.
For complete information on the Central Corridor LRT project, visit the Central Corridor website.
Riverside Avenue Scheduled To Close This Spring/Summer
Posted: 3/8/12
The Riverside Avenue Reconstruction project is about to begin. The 2012 construction season will finish the work from Phase 1 (Franklin Avenue to 23rd Avenue South) that started in 2011. Phase 2 consists of 23rd Avenue South to Cedar Avenue and is anticipated to be substantially completed this year.
The construction areas for 2012 will be closed to through traffic. Local access to properties will be maintained through side streets, alternative accesses, and temporary travel lanes through the construction zone.
A graphic of the general traffic detour route is located on the project website.
The work will be done in three stages. More detailed information is posted on the project website.
Stage 1 (now through late May)
The intersection of 8th Street South and Riverside Avenue will be experiencing some work. This will not require total street closures, but will have impacts to traffic and access.
During this stage, the intersection of 19th Avenue South and Riverside Avenue will be closed and a detour will be signed.
Stage 2 (approximately four months starting in late May)
There will not be through traffic along Riverside Avenue; however, access to properties will be maintained via routes through the construction or alternative entrances. 20th Avenue South will have one lane of traffic each way crossing Riverside Avenue. All other intersections will be closed. In general, the traffic detour will follow Cedar Avenue to Franklin Avenue to 25th/26th Avenue South.
Stage 3 (approximately two months starting around September)
There will not be through traffic along this segment of Riverside Avenue; however, access to properties will be maintained via routes through the construction or alternative entrances. In general, the traffic detour will follow 20th Avenue South to Franklin Avenue to 25th/26th Avenue South.
All timing is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather. A periodic update on the schedule and work will be posted to the project website and issued through a project update email.
If you would like to receive a weekly update email, please send an email with Riverside Email Update in the subject line. Updates will also be posted on the project website.
Other projects in the area that may be of interest to you are:
· City of Minneapolis Projects
· Central Corridor Light Rail
· MnDOT
· Hennepin County Construction
Thank you for your cooperation.
Huron/Washington/Ontario Closures Start Monday, March 12
Posted: 3/7/12
Updated 3/8/12: University Avenue at Huron is restricted to one lane beginning April 2 (not March 14)
The next construction season is gearing up to begin on the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit line that will travel through campus on Washington Avenue. Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) wanted to give you advance notice about changes.
HURON/WASHINGTON/ONTARIO CHANGES
These changes start on Monday, March 12 through the end of the summer.
1 - Washington Avenue will CLOSE between Oak Street and Huron Boulevard.
2 - The Ontario Street at Washington Avenue intersection will be CLOSED.
3 - Local access for businesses will still be available.
PARTIAL CLOSURE OAK STREET
For a shorter timeframe (March 12 until May 12), northbound Oak Street will CLOSE between Delaware and Beacon Streets. The southbound lane of Oak Street will remain open at all times.
Washington Avenue Ramp Parkers
Vehicles traveling northbound should take the Fulton to Harvard to Beacon Street detour. Because East River Parkway can be congested, an alternative is to take Fulton to Oak to Delaware to Walnut to Beacon Street.
See map with detour route marked for March – May 2012: http://www.umn.edu/pts/maps/Library/pdf/Construction/2012WARdetour.pdf
HARVARD/WASHINGTON INTERSECTION
From May 14 through July 3, the Harvard Street intersection at Washington will close, so northbound vehicles will be re-routed Fulton to Oak to Delaware to Walnut to Beacon Street.
Oak Street Ramp Parkers
Vehicles will still be able to access the Oak Street Ramp via the northbound Ontario entrance or the Oak Street entrance.
See map with detour route marked for March – May 2012: http://www.umn.edu/pts/maps/Library/pdf/Construction/2012OSRdetour.pdf
See map for reserved stall contract parkers:
http://www.umn.edu/pts/maps/Library/pdf/Construction/2012OSRdetour_reservedstalls.pdf
For Your Information
Here are a few more noteworthy campus road closures/restrictions:
- University Avenue at Huron will be restricted to one lane in each direction (March 14-August 31) (April 2-September)
- 4th St SE at 23rd Avenue closes permanently and becomes a dead end from 25th Avenue (April 3)
- Huron Boulevard closes between Delaware and University Avenue (May 14-August 18)
- East River Parkway will close under the Washington Avenue Bridge for storm water work (May 14-August 10)
See a map of the campus area: http://www.umn.edu/pts/maps/Library/pdf/Construction/2012Construction.pdf
As always, these construction project dates are approximate and dependent on the weather. Delays are possible. This list does not include other road projects, such as City of Minneapolis or MNDOT.
Sign up to receive light rail construction updates via email. Visit www.centralcorridor.org and enter your email address in the yellow box on the upper right corner of the page.
If you have any questions, please call PTS customer service at 612-626-PARK.
Campus Construction Season Starts Early With LRT
Posted: 2/23/12
The final year of heavy construction on the Central Corridor light rail transit project is about to begin.
The project ended 2011 on schedule at 45 percent complete. By the end of this year, work is to be 75 percent complete.
What to Expect On Campus During Construction This Year
The construction hotline remains the best number to call to resolve quickly any construction-related problems. The number is 651-602-1404.
For information about alternate access to businesses and other locations in the construction areas, motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and Metro Transit bus riders are encouraged to sign up for weekly construction updates via the project's listserv. Visit www.centralcorridor.org and go to the gray Stay Connected tab at the top left of the homepage. Visit www.metrotransit.org/construction for construction-related bus stop detours and bus stop closures during construction.
Technology Upgrade Affects Campus Parking
Updated: 2/11/11
Parking and Transportation Services is upgrading the technology at parking facilities on campus.
This move to automated pay equipment will be a significant cost-savings to our department. During the current economic challenge, these efforts will help PTS to continue the programs and services we offer and to keep parking rates low.
To learn more, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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