1st Ave S. reconstruction, Grant St - Franklin Ave

Key information

Dates

2026

Location

1st. Ave S. from Grant St to Franklin Ave

Loring Park Steven's Square-Loring Heights

Project overview

The City is rebuilding about half a mile of 1st Avenue South, from Grant Street to Franklin Avenue. Right now, this part of the street has sidewalks on both sides, a protected bike lane that goes both ways, one or two driving lanes, and parking on both sides for most of the stretch. Traffic only goes north on this part of the street.

The area is mostly homes, with some businesses and schools nearby. The project will rebuild the entire street, including:

new sidewalks, ramps that are easier for people with disabilities to use,
better bike paths, new pavement, curbs, and updates to water and sewer systems
new traffic signals, street signs, and road paint where needed.

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Project goals

Improve safety and mobility for all people and modes of travel.
Install an All Ages and Abilities bikeway facility.
Find opportunities for green storm water improvements, plantings, and trees.
Accommodate property access for people.
Incorporate existing City policies.

Construction update

Construction for the project is ongoing.

North of I-94 bridge (North of 15^th St)

Boulevard preparation
Electrical – steel preparation and installation

Note: 15^th St is open to traffic (4-way stop)

South of I-94 Bridge

Sanitary sewer installation
Storm sewer installation
Sidewalk preparation and installation
Paving

Traffic impacts

Detours are in place

You may see:

Detour routes
Traffic changes
Large work trucks and equipment
Material deliveries
Crews working in the area

1st Ave construction

Roadway construction is in progress

Hennepin County work

Hennepin County's project east of Franklin Ave. is underway. More information about this project can be found on the Hennepin County project page.

See the Hennepin County project page for more details

Weekly stakeholder meeting

Join us at the 1st Ave S. reconstruction, Grant St - Franklin Ave weekly stakeholder meetings. This weekly meeting will provide an overview of the project, construction details, and upcoming project work information. The weekly stakeholder meetings began on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Fridays
10 - 11 a.m.
via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 272 984 555 164 46
Passcode: Lq3P8NE7

Join the 1st Ave S. reconstruction, Grant St - Franklin Ave weekly stakeholder meeting

Accessing the weekly stakeholder meeting via your mobile device may require downloading of the Microsoft Teams app to your mobile device.

Call in, audio only participation: 612-276-6670
Phone conference ID: 820 203 675#

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Past project meetings