Project overview

Public Works plans to build storm sewer improvements that will reduce flooding. Some streets in the neighborhood flood at least once during most years. Public Works is also consulting residents to improve streets for all users. Construction is planned to occur in 2026.

The City will increase storm sewer and inlet capacity on 34th Ave. N. and 35th Ave. N from Washburn Ave. N to Queen Ave. N. and on Washburn Ave. N. from 35th Ave. to 36th Ave.

There are three main project goals:

• Reduce flooding of streets and houses for frequent and severe rainfall events.
• Recommend a design layout that improves climate resilience of the area. The design will manage stormwater runoff amounts and increasing rainfall intensity.
• Consult residents on priorities for using streets, sidewalks, and green space. These uses will be balanced with water quality needs.

See the project purpose and timeline on the project fact sheet

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Project update

Engagement summary

Earlier this year, Public Works engaged residents to gather project feedback. 

Read a summary of what residents shared in phase 1

Read a summary of what residents shared in phase 2

Open houses

City of Minneapolis Public Works will host an Open House to give updates on the 35th Avenue N Flood Mitigation project. If you use 34th or 35th Avenue N, you are encouraged to attend. 

Date: Monday, February 24th

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

Location: Fowell Recreation Center Craft Room (1615 N Dowling Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55412)

Description: The purpose of this meeting is to share the recommended street concept layouts for 34th and 35th Avenues. Attendees can arrive any time during the Open House to see project display boards. A brief presentation will begin shortly after 6:00. The rest of the meeting time will be available to answer questions about the project. We will also provide an updated schedule for the project design process.

City of Minneapolis Public Works hosted an open house for this project on October 29th, 2024.

View the display boards from the open house

Grant award

City of Minneapolis Public Works was recently awarded a $5 million grant from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The grant is for stormwater resilience construction costs on this project.

Next steps

The project team is currently evaluating the soil borings, traffic, and parking data. Next we'll make revisions to the street layout concept. When design is ready to move forward, we'll share the updated layout". 

Construction impacts

We expect some traffic impacts while construction is happening.

You might see things like:

• Detours

• Intersection and lane restrictions

• Parking restrictions

• Revised walking and bicycle trails

Residents, businesses and visitors may experience:

• Noise

• Vibration

• Dust in work areas