Fourth St. N and S reconstruction
Dates
April 2021 - Summer 2022
Location
Fourth St. between Second Ave. N. and Fourth Ave. S. Downtown WestProject 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
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 resources
Project updates
Map and layout
Project phase
This project is complete.
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Hennepin Downtown Reconstruction
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