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NEHBA Announces Plans to Support Businesses During Lyndale Ave Bridge Closure
1. Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA)
News Release
Contact: Matt Perry, President, 612-839-3320
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January 12, 2012 (Minneapolis) - Hennepin County announced this week the bridge over
Minnehaha Creek on Lyndale Avenue South will close January 17 due to the abnormally warm
winter and the complexities of the project. The closure was originally slated for sometime in
February. The bridge will remain closed until its replacement is completed in October of this
year. In addition to the bridge, Lyndale Avenue will also be reconstructed south of the bridge,
with a start date of spring 2012. While the bridge will be closed, Lyndale Avenue will maintain
traffic during its reconstruction allowing access to businesses and residences.
The bridge closure eliminates easy access by southbound traffic to businesses in the Lyndale &
54th St business area. Hennepin County will use detours to direct traffic back to the area.
Southbound traffic will be detoured west on 50th St to Penn Ave or east on Nicollet to 54th St W.
This area includes many local and small businesses, including retail shops, restaurants, and
service businesses.
The Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA) represents businesses in Southwest
Minneapolis. Since 2010, NEHBA has been working with the County and businesses to mitigate
the impacts of this construction, especially the disruption of southbound traffic due to the bridge
closure.
As the organization representing the businesses in this area, NEHBA has an action plan for the
construction period. NEHBA has secured funding through the City to assist residents, customers
and businesses with ongoing communication and marketing support. NEHBA will be working
closely with its partners at the County, City and the four neighborhood organizations that
represent the area affected by the project. Area businesses will remain open and are looking
forward to continuing to provide products and services their customers have come to expect.
For up to date information on the construction, follow “Experience Southwest” on Twitter
(www.twitter.com/experienceSW) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/experiencesouthwest).
Please see the NEHBA website for more information at www.nehba.org.