2nd St. resurfacing and corridor improvements

The city is repairing the pavement and improving safety on 2nd Street S., from 2nd Avenue S. to 13th Avenue S

Key information

Dates

Installation in 2024

Location

2nd Street S. from 2nd Avenue S. to 13th Avenue S. in downtown Minneapolis

Downtown East Downtown West

Project overview

The project is substantially done. Durable cross walks and markings will be done in summer 2024. This work will take place from 2nd Avenue S. to 13th Avenue S. The purpose of this change is to extend the life of the street.

As part of this work, we’re improving safety for all people, with a focus on:

  • Encouraging safer travel speeds
  • Improving safety for people walking
  • Upgrading the street corners to include accessible curb ramps
  • Creating an all ages and abilities bicycle route


Resurfacing work

We'll replace the top layer of pavement as part of an ongoing maintenance program. This will extend the life of the street between larger reconstructions projects. The new pavement should last at least 10 years.


Safety work

We'll also look at changes to the existing street configuration to improve safety.

This includes:
• Installing an accessible curb ramp at corners where there is a need
• Narrowing the street to better manage vehicle speeds by creating a two-way bikeway on one side of the street
• Making it safer to walk across the street with concrete medians at priority locations


Project goals

• Make it safer to walk along and across the corridor
• Create an all ages and abilities bicycle facility
• Keep traffic moving at an acceptable level
• Allow access for residents and visitors

 

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Traffic impacts

Construction is complete. Durable cross walks and pavement markings will be installed in spring or summer 2024. During that time, there will be some traffic restrictions, but no road closures. Access for residents and visitors will remain.

Community engagement

Past community meetings

There were public meetings and events during design and construction. See below for a summary of engagement events.

Contact us with your questions and comments at any time

Project phase

This project is complete.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

Project update - November 1, 2023

We send out regular email updates for this project.

Contact us

Hazel Wolf

Supervisor Engineering Technician
Public Works

Phone

612-772-2524

Dan Edgerton

Senior Project Planner (contractor)
Public Works

Phone

612-207-5722