Hennepin Ave in Uptown reopens Friday after $30M, 1.5‑year rebuild
Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis reopens Friday after roughly 1.5 years of reconstruction between Lake Street and Douglas Avenue, a project that topped $30 million and added protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks and new bus shelters. Businesses along the corridor — some of which reported steep revenue losses (Autopia said a 60% drop) and closures such as Pizza Shark while the Uptown Art Fair relocated — received support from the city, which awarded grants to 36 businesses between Franklin and W. 36th Street through its business technical assistance program over the past two years.
📌 Key Facts
- Hennepin Ave in Uptown is scheduled to reopen Friday after roughly 1.5 years of reconstruction.
- The reconstruction project ran from Lake Street to Douglas Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
- The project cost exceeded $30 million and added protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and new bus shelters.
- Businesses along the corridor were affected during construction: Pizza Shark closed, the Uptown Art Fair was relocated, and the owner of Autopia reported about a 60% revenue drop.
- The city says 36 businesses along Hennepin between Franklin and W. 36th St. received grants from its business technical assistance program over the last two years.
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Hennepin Ave in Uptown reopens Friday after 1.5 years of reconstruction
New information:
- Reopening is scheduled for Friday after roughly 1.5 years of construction.
- Project scope: Lake Street to Douglas Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
- Cost exceeded $30 million and added protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and new bus shelters.
- Business impacts noted: Pizza Shark closed; Uptown Art Fair relocated during construction; Autopia owner reports a 60% revenue drop.
- City says 36 businesses along Hennepin between Franklin and W. 36th St. received grants from its business technical assistance program over the last two years.