42nd street intersection safety improvements

This project will boost safety and access for people that use the sidewalk and cross the road.

Key information

Dates

2026

Location

42nd St between Nicollet Ave and 17th Ave S.

Bancroft Bryant Kingfield Northrop Regina

Project overview

The project will make safety improvements at the intersections listed below.

  • 42nd St E & Bloomington Ave
  • 42nd St E & 15th Ave S
  • 42nd St E & 10th Ave S
  • 42nd St E & 3rd Ave S
  • 42nd St E & 4th Ave S
  • 42nd St E & Stevens Ave S

The improvements made with this project will meet current and future needs and aligns with City plans and policies, including: 

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Project goals

  • Reduce car travel speeds and unsafe driving

  • Improve pedestrian safety and ease of crossing the street

  • Increase access to homes and parks

  • Enhance traffic signals to improve safety

  • Set the foundation for improved bike facilities for future projects

 

Learn more about the project

Project timeline

Engagement and preliminary design will begin in 2024 and will continue through 2024. Final design will occur between late 2024 and 2025. Construction will take place in 2026.

Community engagement

Project engagement will begin in Spring 2024.

The City is crafting an engagement plan for the project.

Opportunities to provide feedback on the project will be added here.

Project phase

The project is currently in the input phase.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

42nd Street and Stevens Ave
42nd street and Bloomington Ave

Contact us

Fontaine Burruss

Transportation Planner

Public Works

Phone

612-673-3614

Ryan Ackerman

Associate Transportation Planner
Public Works

Phone

612-791-1670

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415