Traffic to Return to Part of Nicollet Avenue Soon: Reconstruction Update

Assuming the dry weather holds out, Thomas and Sons construction crews will begin pavement removals from south of 38th to 40th streets on Nicollet Avenue next week. The pavement on north end of the project area between 36th and north of 38th streets has already been removed and nearly all layers of asphalt have been laid.

According to the Minneapolis Department of Public Works, when crews move on to the south end removals, the north project area will be open for traffic once again. Crews will then begin work on sidewalk removal and reconstruction on the north side.

Nicollet Avenue was originally constructed in 1954 and an asphalt overlay was done in 1977, according to the project's webpage. The first phase of the reconstruction project was completed at the end of the 2012 construction season, and focused on the area between Lake and 36th streets. The second and final phase will revamp Nicollet from 36th Street to 40th Street.

Businesses are open during construction and local access to them, as well as residences, will be maintained. As for traffic detours, buses and vehicles have been rerouted to 1st and Blaisdell avenues. Right now, traffic can enter ACE Hardware from the south.

Southwest Minneapolis Patch will continue to update readers on the project.

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