Check out the proposed changes to Central Ave NE

[from MnDOT press release]

We are excited to share the proposed design for Central Ave NE, shaped by community input and technical analysis. You can now view visuals of key intersections and proposed changes between the Mississippi River and 37th Ave. on our project website.

Public engagement opportunities

Learn more about the Minneapolis (Mississippi River to 37th Ave.) section of the project at these upcoming community events:

Sat, July 12
Pop-up at Northeast Farmers Market 
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
St. Boniface Church Parking Lot (692 2nd St. Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413) 

Mon, July 14
Pop-up at Waite Park Ice Cream Social 
6-8 p.m. 
Waite Park Recreation Center (1810 34th Ave. Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418) 

Mon, July 21
Pop-up at Northeast Park Fest 
6-8 p.m. 
Northeast Recreation Center (1530 Johnson St. Northeast, Minneapolis, MN, 55413)

Learn more about the Columbia Heights (37th Ave to I-694) section of the project at:

Wed, July 16
Music in the Park
6:30-8 p.m.
Huset Park West (3965 Jefferson St. Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN 55421)

More about this project

We are collaborating with local agencies and the public to create a new road design for Central Ave. (Hwy 65) between the Mississippi River and I-694. As part of this project, we are working 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 the Route 10 corridor.

Construction for this project is scheduled to start in spring 2028.

More information, visit the Central Ave. Northeast project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team.