Project overview

The Dowling Reconstruction Project has three parts:

• The Upper Dowling project includes Dowling Ave N from Lyndale Ave to Washington Ave.
• The Lower Dowling project includes Dowling Ave N from Washington Ave to W. River Rd N, 33rd Ave N from 2nd St N to the Mississippi River and Phase 1 of W. River Rd N.
• The Washington Avenue Bikeway includes Washington Ave N from Dowling Ave to 41st Ave N.

Contact the project team:

Upper Dowling team - Ahmed Omar; Matthew Egere

Lower Dowling team - Michael Richie; John Benjamin

The Washington Avenue Bikeway - Ryan Gottsleben

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Project schedule

• Upper Dowling project is complete.
• Lower Dowling project is on-going. Completion expected at the end of June 2024.
• Washington Avenue Bikeway is scheduled to begin on June 17, 2024.

Traffic impacts

Update for Upper Dowling Ave N:

• Dowling Avenue is open to all vehicles and pedestrian traffic between Lyndale Ave and Washington Ave.
• Project is complete.

Update for Washington Avenue Bikeway:

• Washington Avenue between Dowling Ave and 41st St will be open to local and business traffic only.

Expect the following traffic impacts:

• Detours - Washington Ave Bikeway
• Lane restrictions
• Intersection reductions
• Parking restrictions

Residents, businesses, and visitors may face the following:

• Noise
• Vibration 
• Dust in work areas 

Washington Ave N Bikeway Detour Map

Upper and Lower Dowling Weekly Stakeholder Meeting

Upper and Lower Dowling weekly stakeholder meeting

The project team will be available weekly to answer your questions about the project. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and bring your questions.

• Thursdays - 1:00 p.m.
• via Microsoft Teams
• Meeting ID: 279 973 098 99
• Passcode: LGvfrn

Join via call in (audio only)

• Call in number: 612-276-6670
• Phone Conference ID: 751 923 051#

Join the Upper and Lower Dowling weekly stakeholder meeting

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