The Brief
- Testing for the Southwest Light Rail extension is on schedule, with completion expected by November or December.
- Metro Transit plans to announce the official opening date this fall, with the line set to welcome riders in 2027.
- The final phase includes extensive safety tests and hiring, with the last major construction in the Kenwood neighborhood.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After years of planning, construction and delays, the Southwest Light Rail project is finally approaching the finish line.
Checking in on the Southwest Light Rail’s progress
What we know:
Metro Transit Deputy General Nick Thompson said, “Everywhere we go we’re asked when does it open and we can say that this fall we will announce the opening day, which will be in 2027.”
Engineers are wrapping up the last stages of construction and system testing, aiming to finish by November or December. Testing is happening in four phases:…