Construction by the Central Corridor Project in the Twin Cities is anticipated to begin in the next week for the West Bank. While the area has already seen construction near Washington and Cedar Avenue by utility companies preparing for Central Corridor, during the week of November 22, official Central Corridor Project construction will begin.

For the next several weeks, project work on the West Bank will be limited to pier work under the Washington Avenue Bridge just off West River Parkway. The pedestrian and bike path along West River Parkway will not be affected nor will there be any road closures in this area. There will be a slight increase in traffic with construction vehicles traveling to and from the work site on West River Parkway but there should be no impacts to those traveling on the Washington Avenue Bridge or those going under the bridge via the parkway.

Utility work by Xcel Energy near Washington and Cedar will continue into early 2011. This work will require lane restrictions, road closures, sidewalk detours, and the relocation of some bus stops. The Central Corridor Project Office is working with Xcel to communicate closures and detours for pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles, and buses so that people can plan ahead and minimize disruption.