1st Ave N reconstruction, Washington Ave to 8th St

The City will reconstruct approximately 0.5 miles of 1st Ave N between Washington Ave and 8th St N.
Crowds and buildings along 1st Ave N

Story Map

The City has created an interactive map that you can use to learn more about the project and the project area.

Key information

Dates

2023 - 2028

Location

1st Ave N, Washington Ave to 8th St N

Downtown West North Loop

Project overview

Public Works is reconstructing half a mile of 1st Avenue N, between Washington Ave and 8th St N. The project will improve the right-of-way for all people in all the ways they move around.

Some of the project goals are to build and improve:

  • wide, accessible sidewalks and crossings
  • green storm water infrastructure
  • lighting and public art
  • active public spaces
  • traffic signals
  • wayfinding and signage
  • underground utilities

View interactive map

Project purpose

The part of 1st Ave N between Washington Ave and 8th St N was last constructed in 1994. The City measured the pavement condition in 2023. Two of the six blocks along the corridor are rated “poor”, three are “fair”, and only one is “good.” The pavement condition will keep getting worse until the road is rebuilt.

The street is important to many people, including those living, working, and visiting 1st Ave N.

Every day, about 2,919 - 19,501 people walk, 356 - 593 bike, and 10,348 - 30,605 people drive on this street to go to:

  • jobs
  • professional sporting events
  • live music events
  • restaurants and bars
  • other destinations

Learn more about the project

Project phase

The project is currently in the input phase.

Input

Design

In Progress

Complete

People crossing the street in front of First Avenue
A crosswalk and bike lane marking across 1st Ave N
People at light rail station next to 1st Avenue N

Contact us

Jasna Hadzic-Stanek

Transportation Planner
Public Works

Phone

612-673-3278

Menbere Wodajo

Project Engineer

Public Works

Phone

612-673-3716