1st Ave N reconstruction, Washington Ave to 8th St

Project overview
Public Works is reconstructing half a mile of 1st Avenue N, between Washington Ave and 8th St N. The project will improve the right-of-way for all people in all the ways they move around.
Some of the project goals are to build and improve:
- wide, accessible sidewalks and crossings
- green storm water infrastructure
- lighting and public art
- active public spaces
- traffic signals
- wayfinding and signage
- underground utilities
Project purpose
The part of 1st Ave N between Washington Ave and 8th St N was last constructed in 1994. The City measured the pavement condition in 2023. Two of the six blocks along the corridor are rated “poor”, three are “fair”, and only one is “good.” The pavement condition will keep getting worse until the road is rebuilt.
The street is important to many people, including those living, working, and visiting 1st Ave N.
Community engagement
Upcoming engagement
Phase 3
Join us at the upcoming open house and share your feedback on draft concepts for the future of 1st Avenue N.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
4:30 to 6:00pm
Minneapolis Central Library - Doty Board Room (second floor)
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Past engagement
Phase 2
The project team held an open house in the Target Center lobby on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Read the Phase 2 engagement summary
Read the Appendix to the Phase 2 engagement summary
See the Phase 2 open house engagement boards
Phase 1
The project team held an open house on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The open house took place in the skyway between Target Center and Mayo Clinic Square.
Read the Phase 1 engagement summary
Read the Appendix to the Phase 1 engagement summary
See the Phase 1 open house engagement boards
Watch the open house video
Project resources
Community engagement
Project phase
The project is currently in the input phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
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Contact us
Luke Hanson
Senior Transportation Planner
Public Works
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415