Hennepin County construction crews are advising drivers to plan ahead as work on the north side of Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis along County Road 5 shifts to the south side between Fourth and Chicago avenues.
Starting Wednesday, July 8, eastbound traffic on Franklin Avenue will remain open and shift to the north side of the road.
- Southbound Fifth and Oakland avenues will close at Franklin Avenue.
- Park and Portland avenues will be reduced to one lane at Franklin Avenue.
Franklin will remain closed to westbound traffic between Lyndale and LaSalle/Blaisdell avenues and between First and Chicago avenues.
If you’re visiting a business in the area, the county encourages you to call or check their website for parking instructions and business changes…