Penn Avenue Remains Closed to Through Traffic in Southwest Minneapolis

Changes to Penn Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis continued this week, as crews worked to remove ash trees and take out stoplights at two intersections.

The project began April 10, and Penn Avenue is currently closed to thru traffic between West 54th and 60th streets. However, all east/west cross-streets, including 60th and 54th streets, are open. In addition, businesses are also open through the construction.

According to the project's webpage, the project includes the removal and replacement of the pavement, curb and gutter, driveway aprons, and storm drain inlets, as well as signal upgrades. The project is expected to take the entirety of the 2013 construction season.

For Richfield residents who routinely use that roadway, the following update was sent out by the Minneapolis Department of Public Works in an e-newsletter:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Starting the week of Monday April 22

• CenterPoint Energy will continue their gas main replacement
• Meyer Contracting will begin moving equipment on site. They will begin roadway removals starting just North of 60th Street West and progress North on the project.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Extra Cut Through Traffic

• You can expect some cut through traffic in you neighborhoods
• The City has requested extra enforcement for the area
• A radar speed wagon has been placed on Oliver Avenue South near 59th Street West in cooperation with the Minneapolis Police Department

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Related articles:

• Road Closure Continues as Penn in Southwest Minneapolis is Reconstructed
• Resconstruction of Penn Avenue in Southwest Minneapolis Begins Wednesday

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