Improving the corridor
Hennepin Avenue will improve University Avenue and Fourth Street SE between Oak Street and I-35W.
When the project is complete, people will notice:
- New pavement on University Avenue and 4th Street SE
- Upgraded intersections that meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements
- Modernized traffic signals
- Improved access to transit stops
Work is expected to begin in spring 2024 and be completed in late 2025.
More details on the construction schedule and traffic impacts will be posted on this page in early 2024.
View the project layout
Two potential layouts were considered for University and Fourth. Based upon technical analysis and project feedback the project team selected a design with a two-way separated bikeway on University Avenue and a one-way buffered bike lane on Fourth Street.
The layout and typical section are included below:
Project location
Related projects
MnDOT is leading a project to repave University Avenue and Fourth Street between Central Avenue and I-35W in 2025.