35th & 36th Street, Blaisdell Avenue to Chicago Avenue

The City will be reconstruct about 1.6 miles of 35th Street and 36th Street. This work will happen between Blaisdell Ave and Chicago Ave S.

Key information

Dates

2027-2028

Location

35th Street and 36th Street between Blaisdell Avenue and Chicago Ave S in South Minneapolis.

Central Kingfield Lyndale

Project overview

The project will rebuild about 1.6 miles of 35th Street and 36th Street. These streets run from east to west and the work will happen between Blaisdell Avenue and Chicago Avenue.

The area where the work will happen has mostly  single-family housing with a mixture of apartment buildings and businesses at each end. Right now, there's a sidewalk on both sides of the street, two lanes for cars, and two parking lanes. 

This project is a full reconstruction project, involving the entire right-of-way. This will include:

  • new sidewalks,
  • ADA pedestrian ramps
  • consideration of bicycle accommodations
  • new pavement
  • new curb and gutter
  • utility improvements.

The project will also include signal improvements, new signage, and new pavement markings, as needed.

View interactive map

 

Project purpose

This project aims to improve the right-of-way for all people in all the ways they move around. The streets in this project were built between 1961 and 1965. Even though a temporary fix was done in 2012 to make the pavement better, it's still old and in bad condition.

This project provides an opportunity to:
  • incorporate ADA compliant curb ramps
  • address sidewalk obstructions
  • add bumpouts
  • increase greenspace
It's also an opportunity to think about installing bicycle facilities.
Lots of people use these streets every day, with around 200 people walking, 90 people biking, and between 4,200 and 10,000 people driving According to the City's Vision Zero Action Plan, both 35th Street and 36th Street are known to have had many serious crashes. So, the goal of the improvements is to make these streets safer to prevent more people from getting hurt or even losing their lives.

Community engagement

Give your feedback

The City has developed a preferred concept layout for the corridor. This concept layout reflects what we’ve heard from the community so far and is being considered for City Council approval. Before that happens, we want to hear your thoughts.

Please use the interactive web map to review the concept layout and leave your comments. Your input will help guide the final design before it goes to Council.

Give feedback on the concept layout

Past engagement

Office hours

The project team held open office hours on October 2nd and 3rd to discuss the project.

Open house phase 3

On September 23, 2025 the project team held an open house to discuss the project.

Open house phase 2

On April 30, 2025 the project team held an open house to discuss the project.

Open house phase 1

On December 10, 2025 the project team held a virtual open house. This open house provided an introduction and overview of the project.

Project phase

The project is currently in the input phase.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

Contact us

Fontaine Burruss

Senior 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