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Minor Alert

15th Avenue SE Closed

 

This is a Minor Impact for East Bank Thoroughfare

 

Friday, July 18, 2025–
Friday, August 15, 2025

 

Impacts: Drivers, Transit riders, Active mobility

Details

15th Avenue SE will be closed as part of Hennepin County’s ongoing University Avenue and 4th Street improvement project. The closure will span between 4th Street SE and University Avenue SE on East Bank near Dinkytown. 

Map of 15th Avenue closure described in post

Bicycles and vehicles 

People who drive or bike should use the detour marked above, going from University Avenue SE to 16th Avenue SE to 4th Street SE. University Avenue SE will remain as a single-lane for traffic throughout the closure. 

17th Avenue/Church Street SE will reopen the morning of July 18. 

Pedestrians 

People who walk can continue to use either sidewalk of 15th Avenue SE. Pay attention to signage and use caution in the area. 

Transit impacts

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The Campus Connector will divert around the closure via 4th Street SE, 14th Avenue SE, and University Avenue SE. Bus stops will not be affected, though riders should expect possible delays.