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We have updated our construction map for the METRO E Line. You can find it at the top of our project web page.
Dates are approximate and subject to change.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will construct new curbs and roadway surfaces.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will lay asphalt and install underground utilities.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will continue to work on underground utilities.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will continue to work on underground utilities.
- Crews will work to grade surfaces in preparation for concrete work.
- Crews will construct new curbs.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will continue work on sawcutting and removal of concrete.
- Crews will work on underground utilities.
- This work includes the use of heavy machinery, and impacts such as vibrations, loud noise, and dust and debris are to be expected.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will continue to work on underground utilities.
- Crews will work to grade surfaces in preparation for concrete work.
Week of May 5:
- Xcel Energy is currently working to relocate electrical facilities in preparation for E Line construction at this location.
- Following completion of Xcel utility work, Metro Transit contractors will set up traffic control and begin removals. This work is now anticipated to begin the week of May 5th.
- Crews will begin with sawcutting and removal of concrete.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will continue work on underground utilities.
- Crews will construct new roadway surfaces and sidewalk.
Week of May 5th:
- Crews will continue to construct new roadway surfaces and sidewalk.
- Crews will adjust traffic control to begin working on the opposite side of the street (traffic will continue to operate the same).
- Crews will begin sawcutting and removal of concrete on the south side of Richfield Road.
- This work includes the use of heavy machinery, and impacts such as vibrations, loud noise, and dust and debris are to be expected.
Week of April 28:
- Traffic control will be set up at this intersection.
- Crews will begin with sawcutting and removal of concrete.
- This work includes the use of heavy machinery, and impacts such as vibrations, loud noise, and dust and debris are to be expected.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will work on underground utilities.
The northbound E Line platform at this intersection was constructed in 2024. The following details are specific to the southbound platform (on the north side of 44th Street).
Week of April 28:
- Crews will lay asphalt and stripe roadways.
- Crews will remove traffic control and detour signage.
Note: The City of Edina is currently constructing sidewalks along the east side of France Avenue between 60th Street and 62nd Street. This is not METRO E Line work. To learn more about this project or if you have a concern, please reach out to Chad Millner at the City of Edina.
For E Line construction, a full closure of France Avenue at 62nd Street has been approved for up to 3 weeks. This closure began on April 14. During this full closure BOTH northbound and southbound traffic will use the detour on Xerxes Avenue between 60th Street and 66th Street. France Avenue is anticipated to reopen to northbound vehicles on May 5.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will continue to pave roadway surfaces.
- Crews will stripe roadway surfaces.
- Crews will grade surfaces and construct sidewalks on both sides of France Avenue.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will continue to grade and construct sidewalks on the west side of France Avenue.
- Traffic control will change and northbound access will return along France through 62nd Street. Southbound traffic will continue to be detoured onto Xerxes between 60th Street and 66th Street.
- Access to Southdale Hospital and Southdale Medical Center parking lots and garages will be maintained during construction.
- France Avenue can be accessed from the Hospital and Medical Center by taking Drew Avenue to 66th Street.
Week of April 28:
- Crews will lay asphalt before switching to stage 2 and beginning construction on the south side of the intersection.
- Crews will work on sawcutting and removal of concrete.
- This work includes the use of heavy machinery, and impacts such as vibrations, loud noise, and dust and debris are to be expected.
Week of May 5:
- Crews will continue sawcutting and removal of concrete.
- Crews will work on underground utilities.
- Crews will work to grade surfaces in preparation for concrete work and will begin constructing new curbs.
- This work includes the use of heavy machinery, and impacts such as vibrations, loud noise, and dust and debris are to be expected.
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Final completion of stations will occur this year as Metro Transit prepares for the launch of E Line service. After civil construction of station platforms is complete, installation of station amenities (including shelters, real-time signs, bike racks, and benches) and equipment testing will occur. These activities are expected to take only a few days at each site and will cause minimal disruption to traffic.
Platform construction will also be completed at several stations through coordinated projects with Metro Transit’s partners including:
In addition to stations, E Line construction activities also include installation of fiber optic communication infrastructure and construction of additional pedestrian, traffic signal, bikeway, and intersection improvements delivered in partnership with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis.
- Work in the corridor includes station construction, utility work, pavement and intersection improvements, and traffic signal changes.
- Expect temporary lane restrictions and marked detours for traffic.
- Pedestrian access will remain for businesses and residences.
- Buses will experience detours during construction. Up-to-date information about bus detours and temporary stop locations can be found at metrotransit.org/alerts and by subscription to Rider Alerts.
- Construction will be staged at each station intersection to allow for vehicular traffic flow.
Businesses will remain open during construction, and you can get to know more about local businesses and how to access them during construction through our newsletter! If you would like to have your business featured, email us here.
Any questions about construction can be directed to our construction hotline at 612-524-6050 or to the project email at ELine@metrotransit.org.
More information on the E Line project can be found on the project website.
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