Central project updates at metrotransit.org/construction
Detours along Washington and University avenues and in downtown St. Paul
Crews are building the new light-rail line that will link downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota and downtown St. Paul. Bus service continues, but expect construction-related detours and bus stop closures.
Use our interactive transit map for the latest bus stop closures. > > > > >
The map is updated weekly. Only the bus stops that are being served at this time appear on the map.
If you have questions about route detours or bus stop locations, call 612-373-3333. For construction-related comments, call 651-602-1404. Learn more about the light-rail project or sign up to receive construction updates by e-mail.
> Detours on University Ave. between Pascal and Rice St.
> Downtown St. Paul detours
> Safety tips during construction
> Construction timelines by area
> Watch simulations of trains in action
Detours
Visit the Detours & Alerts page to see if there are service changes affecting your route. Check back regularly for updates.
University Ave. detours and bus stop changes
- • University Ave. will have intermittent lane shifts between Hamline Ave. and Rice St.
- • Buses will serve only stops on map below
- • All intersections with streets that lead to I-94 will have bus stops
- • Routes 16 & 50 buses will serve all signed bus stops
- • Expected to last through November 2012
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Downtown St. Paul detours
- • Due to the closure of the Cedar St. bridge over I-94, eastbound buses will travel on MLK Blvd., John Ireland Blvd. and Rice St./12th St. to St. Peter St.
- • Buses will serve marked stops along St. Peter St.
- • Westbound buses will travel on Minnesota St. between Kellogg and 12th St., then follow John Ireland and MLK Blvd. to University.
- • Expected to last through November 2012
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Timeline for construction by area
Washington Ave. Bridge
Reduced to one lane through 2012; watch for lane shifts.
West Bank
Utility relocation is ongoing at Cedar and Washington and on Washington and Cedar Ave. ramps.
East Bank
Crews are building a transit/pedestrian mall on Washington Ave.,, permanently removing auto traffic from Washington between Pleasant and Walnut.
University Ave.
University Ave. has re-opened to traffic on both the north and south sides of the three-mile stretch from Emerald St. to Hamline Ave. This will be the final street configuration with two lanes in each direction. Work on University between Hamline Ave. and Rice St. will begin in March 2012.
Capitol Area
Access to Regions Hospital facilities and the east side of the Capitol area is possible via Jackson and 14th streets and MLK Blvd. The Capitol's west side is accessible via Cedar St. and MLK Blvd. 12th St. is reduced to one westbound lane between Jackson and Cedar.
Downtown St. Paul – Cedar St.
Access is maintained to businesses and parking ramps. Crews removed the skyway over 5th St. between Minnesota and Cedar as they demolish the former Bremer Bank building; a replacement skyway is now open. Diagonal tracks will be built from 5th and Cedar streets to 4th and Minnesota streets.
Downtown St. Paul – 4th St.
Union Depot Station construction is underway. Access is being maintained to businesses and parking ramps.
Safety first!
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• Use caution around any construction areas.
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• Obey barricades and cross streets only where designated.
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• Be prepared and arrive at your stop at least five minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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• Never, ever run after or alongside a moving bus once it has left its stop. Play it safe and wait for the next one.
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• Never assume a bus driver sees you. Signs and construction equipment can obscure the driver’s view. Signal your presence by waving to the driver; it also helps to wear reflective clothing or carry a small blinker light or flashlight.
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• Don't cross the street in front of a bus unless it is stopped at a traffic light. Use caution and look both ways when walking in front of a bus.
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• Don’t cross the street between parked cars.
When you walk between parked cars into traffic, you might not be visible to drivers.
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• Wait for your bus away from the curb and make sure the bus stops before approaching it.
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• Please hold your child’s hand when a bus approaches.
Watch the train in action!
> Watch a simulation of light rail along Washington Avenue
> Watch a simulation of light rail from Victoria Street to the Capitol
> Watch a simulation of the train from the Capitol to downtown St. Paul