Minnesota Department of Transportation

511 Travel Info

Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street

Minneapolis

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Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street between 21st Avenue South and Minnehaha Avenue in Minneapolis project location map

Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. in Minneapolis project location map.

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About this project

We reconstructed the intersection of Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. in Minneapolis into a more pedestrian and bike friendly layout with accessible sidewalks, ramps, and curbs. The new intersection will be safer and easier for pedestrians and bikers to navigate and use.

Summary of work

  • Reconstructed the Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. intersection
  • Added new signal systems at Snelling Ave./Lake St. and 22nd Ave./Lake St. intersections
  • Improved accessibility for pedestrians, bikers, and transit riders
  • Reconstructed ramps to/from Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St.