Fourth St. N and S reconstruction

The 4th St. N and S reconstruction design includes new roadway pavement, better pedestrian crossings, and a new protected bike facility.

Key information

Dates

April 2021 - Summer 2022

Location

Fourth St. between Second Ave. N. and Fourth Ave. S.

Downtown West

Project overview

Updates

We'll reconstruct 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and 4th Ave. S. from building front to building front.

  • Roadway reconstruction is mostly complete between Hennepin Ave. and 4th Ave S.
  • The remaining roadway reconstruction has begun between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
  • We should complete this work by the end of summer 2022.

Project details

The purpose of the project is to:

  • Replace the aging street infrastructure
  • Improve safety, access, and comfort for people walking
  • Create a bicycle connection for all ages and abilities
  • Collect and treat stormwater runoff using green infrastructure
  • Enhance the area with street trees and plantings
  • Create a more intuitive street by removing and relocating the contraflow bus lane

The new street will include:

  • Three eastbound travel lanes between 2nd Ave. N and 2nd Ave. S.
  • Two eastbound travel lanes between 2nd Ave. S. and 4th Ave. S.
  • New trees and planters throughout the corridor
  • Wider sidewalks and improved crosswalks including curb extensions at all intersections
  • A new two-way bike trail on the north side of the street, separated from traffic
  • New traffic signals, lighting, and crosswalk timers throughout the corridor

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Traffic impacts

There will be some traffic impacts during construction.

  • Detours
  • Lane closures
  • Parking restrictions
  • Bike and pedestrian detours

Residents, businesses and visitors may experience:

  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Dust in work areas

Project phase

This project is complete.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

Part of Hennepin Ave. that is being replaced

Hennepin Downtown Reconstruction

Learn about the work we are doing on Hennepin Ave. in downtown Minneapolis.
pedestrian walking on 4th Street S in autumn
Pedestrians on crosswalk at 4th St S downtown

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Contact us

Fourth St. N and S. Project Team

Phone

612-412-9774

Bill Fellows

Senior Professional Engineer
Public Works

Phone

612-673-5661