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The 8th Street Reconstruction Project between Hennepin Avenue and Park Avenue is substantially complete! The purpose of the project was to:

• Improve the condition of the infrastructure for pedestrians, transit, and vehicles​

• Improve pedestrian safety and the pedestrian realm by providing cross walks with pedestrian curb ramps, durable crosswalk markings, wider sidewalks, count-down timers, landscaping, and lighting​

• Improve transit operations through the corridor by allowing for the implementation of enhanced transit amenities at select locations, including larger waiting areas for transit stops

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CONSTRUCTION TO RESUME NEXT SPRING 2020

There is still work remaining on 8th Street. Beginning spring 2020, construction crews will return to complete the final stretch of 8th Street between Park Avenue and Chicago Avenue, including both intersections. Replacement of some sidewalk panels, joint sealing and final restoration work including landscaping, permanent pavement marking, furnishings and bike rack installation will also occur next spring.

Metro Transit bus routes back on 8th Street

As of December 7, 2019