Northeast Minneapolis water main work drags into fall
Water-main replacement work in the Columbia Park area of Northeast Minneapolis has dragged into fall, leaving residents worried that an early freeze could damage exposed temporary supply lines.[1]
A city spokesperson said complex street layouts and low water flow have slowed the project, but crews expect underground service to be restored in about one month.[1] An April 22 city letter set a November project deadline and warned there could be likely periods with minimal visible activity.[1]
Neighbors say they have lived with dug-up streets and above-ground temporary water lines in the neighborhood near 2nd Street and 35th Avenue NE since at least May 2026.[1] They warn that exposed plastic pipes and garden hoses supplying homes could crack or burst if temperatures fall below freezing.[1]
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- Location: Neighborhood near Columbia Park around 2nd Street and 35th Avenue NE in Minneapolis
- Residents have lived with dug‑up streets and above‑ground temporary water lines since at least May 2026
- An April 22 city letter set a project deadline of November and acknowledged likely periods of minimal visible activity
- A city spokesperson says complex street layouts and low flow have slowed work but claims underground lines should be restored within about one month
- Neighbors worry an early freeze could damage the exposed plastic pipes and hoses currently supplying their homes
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