Minneapolis sets multi-year rebuild of George Floyd Square
Minneapolis will begin a multi-year rebuild of George Floyd Square on June 8, 2026, reopening nearby streets while preserving the memorial where Floyd died.[1]
Construction is scheduled to start June 8 and continue through 2027, with crews installing wider sidewalks, new gathering spaces and upgraded infrastructure.[1] The adopted plan reopens 38th Street and Chicago Avenue to cars and buses but keeps the immediate memorial area permanently closed to traffic.[1]
The memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue marks the site where Floyd was killed and has become a community-managed space and a national symbol.[1] City planners say some memorial elements will be temporarily moved during construction and that artists and neighbors will help decide their placement.[1]
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- Construction at George Floyd Square is scheduled to start June 8, 2026, and continue through 2027.
- The adopted plan reopens 38th Street and Chicago Avenue to vehicle and bus traffic but keeps the memorial area where Floyd was killed permanently closed to traffic.
- The redesign will add wider sidewalks, new gathering spaces, and infrastructure improvements while relocating some memorial elements during construction with input from artists and community members.
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