Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Central Avenue Northeast

Minneapolis and Columbia Heights

About this project

Central Avenue Northeast between University Avenue Southeast in Minneapolis and I-694 in Columbia Heights project location map

Central Ave. N.E. project location map

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We are collaborating with local agencies and the public to create a new design for Central Ave. (Hwy 65) between University Ave. S.E. and I-694. As a part of this project, we will work closely with Metro Transit on the integration of the METRO F Line, a planned bus rapid transit line that will provide improved transit service on Route 10.

This process builds on analysis from our prior Hwy 47/Hwy 65 study and Metro Transit’s F Line Corridor Plan. The Hwy 47/Hwy 65 study explored multimodal transportation needs and priorities along the roads. The Metro Transit study identified the route and station locations for the future F Line.

Summary of work

  • Reconstruction of Central Ave. N.E. that will incorporate Metro Transit's proposed F Line bus rapid transit route
  • Improve safety for people walking, rolling, biking, riding transit, and driving
  • Improve accessibility for people walking, rolling, biking, riding transit, and driving
  • Advance local, regional, and state goals for complete streets, modal priority, transportation equity, and climate action
  • Upgrade transit facilities to provide faster, more reliable, and more attractive transit service that is easier to use
  • Provide other improvements to the roadway and public space, based on their unique area

Traffic impacts

All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent.

Upcoming

Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be posted as details become available.