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Hennepin Avenue Road Construction

Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis

2024 - 2025Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, MN

Photography from the extensive road construction along Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis between 2024 and 2025. The images document the transformation of this key urban corridor, highlighting the removal and rebuilding of pavement, installation of dedicated bike lanes, and impact on local businesses and nightlife. Seasonal changes and weather conditions, including flooding and snow, frame the ongoing efforts to improve transit and pedestrian infrastructure while preserving neighborhood activity.

Cyclists in the protected bike lane on Hennepin Avenue near Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Halloween Bike Ride on Hennepin Avenue’s New Lanes
November 1, 2025 — Bikers rolling down the new Hennepin Avenue bike lanes in Uptown Minneapolis near Lagoon Avenue on a early November 2025 evening. The road had been closed for years as the entire road was rebuilt bringing among other things, the much needed bike lanes. Also shown are people walking in the new sidewalk next to the new bike lanes.
Metro Transit E Line stop and new bike lane on Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Walking a Dog Past the E Line Shelter on Hennepin Avenue
October 29, 2025 — A Metro Transit E Line bus shelter and newly rebuilt bike lane line Hennepin Avenue at West 25th Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The corridor reopened after nearly two years of construction that rebuilt the street and added dedicated space for buses and bicycles.
Hennepin Avenue Is Open For BikesView full post: New Bike Lane Along Hennepin Avenue During Road Reconstruction
October 23, 2025 — New bike lanes on Hennepin Avenue. The road had been closed for complete reconstruction.
Skeleton Construction Crew Tribute on Hennepin AvenueView full post: “Thank You Construction Crews” Skeletons In a Tree on Hennepin Avenue
October 23, 2025 — Amid the long-running Hennepin Avenue reconstruction, residents added a dose of humor and gratitude by dressing Halloween skeletons in reflective vests and hard hats, mounting them on a front-yard tree with “Thank You Construction Crews!” signs.
Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis after street reconstruction, with new sidewalk and bike lane.View full post: Spectacle Shoppe Storefront at Night on Hennepin Avenue
October 5, 2025 — The Spectacle Shoppe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night after the street reconstruction.
Specs Optical storefront at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Specs Optical Storefront Lit Up at Night in Uptown
October 5, 2025 — Specs Optical at 2204 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
The Lowry on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis behind road construction barriers at night.View full post: The Lowry’s Neon Sign on Hennepin Avenue at Night
October 5, 2025 — The Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night behind a roadside construction zone.
Closed bike lanes in MinneapolisView full post: Police Squad Car Lights Up Hennepin Avenue at Night in Uptown
September 27, 2025 — A Minneapolis police squad car occupies the bike lane on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night, its emergency lights activated.
Full Cafe patio during road construction HennepinView full post: Evening Diners at Namaste Café During Hennepin Avenue Construction
September 13, 2025 — Patrons gather on the very popular outdoor patio of Namaste Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. This during substantial road construction that has closed Hennepin Avenue for a period of time. Bikes seen locked up to poles in front.
Metro Transit B Line bus at the intersection of Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Evening B Line Bus at Hennepin and Lagoon Avenues in Uptown
August 22, 2025 — A Metro Transit B Line bus travels along Hennepin Avenue at its intersection with Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The B Line, launched in March 2022, is a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route designed to provide faster and more reliable public transportation through key corridors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Security Guard inside a Minneapolis WalgreensView full post: Security Guard inside a Minneapolis Walgreens
August 19, 2025 — A security guard inside a Walgreens on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Hennepin Avenue at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night with new bike lanes and street lights.View full post: Hennepin Avenue at Night After Uptown’s Road Construction
July 10, 2025 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is shown at night, following a multi-year road construction project. This infrastructure upgrade aimed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety and connectivity, notably introducing dedicated bike lanes along the thoroughfare.
Former Juut Salon at Hennepin and Lake Street in Minneapolis painted green for a planned dispensary.View full post: Caution Tape Surrounds the Old Juut Salon Building at Night
July 10, 2025 — New green painting on what is to become a dispensary in the former Juut Salon space at Hennepin and Lake street in Uptown Minneapolis.
SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave constructionView full post: SoHo Cafe during Hennepin Ave construction
June 21, 2025 — SoHo Cafe on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during major road construction.
Old Ford pickup on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis during road construction.View full post: Old Ford Pickup on Hennepin Avenue Construction, Uptown Minneapolis
May 6, 2025 — An old Ford pickup truck navigates Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, a significant urban corridor currently undergoing extensive road construction.
Hennepin Avenue construction at the I-94 ramps in Minneapolis with downtown buildings beyond.
May 6, 2025 — Hennepin Avenue construction is underway at the I-94 ramps near Uptown Minneapolis. The work area affects a major route linking Hennepin Avenue with Interstate 94, Interstate 35W, and streets leading toward downtown. Temporary traffic controls mark the roadway during the reconstruction work.
Rainbow Building at Lake and Hennepin in Minneapolis, lit with rainbow lights during snowfall.View full post: Rainbow Building Lit Up During Snowfall in Uptown Minneapolis
February 3, 2025 — The Rainbow Building stands at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Originally constructed in 1910 by T.B. Walker's Red River Lumber Company, the building reaches its 115th year in 2025. Walker, a notable lumber baron, was also an avid art collector whose gallery eventually led to the establishment of the Walker Art Center.
Foggy intersection in Uptown Minneapolis with cars stopped at red lights and pedestrians crossing near the Uptown Theatre.View full post: Uptown Minneapolis Intersection in December Fog
December 30, 2024 — The intersection of Lagoon Avenue and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is seen on a foggy December night. The Uptown Theatre, a historic landmark built in 1926, is visible on the left with its marquee displaying "THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!".
Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers.View full post: Ticket Line Outside Uptown Theater Amid Hennepin Avenue Construction
September 12, 2024 — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.
Person wearing a Swoosh High hoodie stands on a street blocked by construction barriers at night in Minneapolis.View full post: “Swoosh High” Sweatshirt Amid Road Construction on Hennepin Avenue
September 7, 2024 — Man stands on Hennepin Avenue during heavy road construction while club goers come and go from a nightclub behind the barricades.
Nighttime construction equipment and barriers line Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street near the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis.View full post: Night Construction Near the Uptown Theatre Sign
June 18, 2024 — Nighttime construction is underway on Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood.
Hennepin Avenue road construction site flooded at night in Uptown Minneapolis with neon signage and heavy equipment visible.View full post: Flooded Road Construction on Hennepin Avenue at Night
May 22, 2024 — Flooded road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, during the summer of 2020.
Road reconstruction barriers block Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis during infrastructure work.View full post: Road Closed Barricades on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown
April 21, 2024 — Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis is undergoing a major road reconstruction project. This infrastructure upgrade involves excavating the existing roadway to integrate new dedicated bike and transit lanes.
Graffiti-marked construction barriers at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.View full post: Graffiti-Covered Barriers at Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street
March 6, 2024 — Construction barriers line the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

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