Nicollet Ave Construction
The City will re-open Nicollet Avenue between Lake Street and Cecil Newman Lane.
Dates
2025 - 2026
Location
Nicollet Avenue from Lake Street to Cecil Newman Lane Central Lyndale Philips West WhittierProject overview
The New Nicollet Avenue project will rebuild Nicollet Avenue from Lake Street to Cecil Newman Lane. It will also improve the bridge over the Midtown Greenway. Cecil Newman Lane will be redone from Nicollet Ave to 1st Ave S. An ADA-compliant access ramp will be added for easier access to the Midtown Greenway from 1st Avenue S.
Upgrades will include:
- New sidewalks
- ADA pedestrian ramps
- Bicycle accommodations
- New pavement
- New curb and gutter
- Utility improvements
The project will also include as needed:
- Signal improvements
- New signage
- New pavement markings
City policies and standards helping guide this work:
Project goals
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Project schedule
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025.
New Nicollet Redevelopment
Learn more about how the City is creating new places and opportunities on the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
Project resources
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Project phase
This project is in the design phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
Existing Lake and Nicollet site
Existing Lake and Nicollet site
Existing Lake and Nicollet site
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