Some Minneapolis Roads Will Become Walkways

MINNEAPOLIS — Crews are making changes to streets so people taking part in outdoor activities can avoid spreading the new coronavirus. The changes, which will take place in the next few days, provide more protected space for pedestrians and bikes so people can stay at least 6 feet from others.

The streets affected are:

• Plymouth Avenue North – Enhancements to the protected bikeway, originally planned for later this spring, are taking place sooner.
• West 36th Street, from Dupont Avenue to Bde Maka Ska – Crews are enhancing protected spaces for walking and biking.
• 26th Avenue South between 9th Street to Franklin Avenue – Enhancements are being made along the curve of the street to better support walking and biking.
• Main Street from the Third Avenue to Stone Arch Bridge -- The eastbound lane is closed in conjunction with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board’s full closing of Main Street from Hennepin Avenue to Third Avenue.

In addition to Main Street’s closure, the Park Board closed parts of West River Parkway until April 10 and intends to close other parkway segments to motor vehicle traffic in the coming days.

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The city is exploring other opportunities to provide more recreation space along streets, according to a news release. Those changes may take place after these initial enhancements are complete.

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