Excavation work at the University of Minnesota in advance of the start of LRT construction next year on campus. Photo courtesy of Met Council
Representatives of the Metropolitan Council and the University of Minnesota have reached agreement on a plan to protect university research facilities from vibration and electromagnetic interference caused by the Central Corridor light [...]
Learn about the minority-owned, women-owned small business inclusion program and about what type of skills workers will need to help build the light rail line between St. Paul and Minneaolis at an event sponsored by the Met Council and the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce.
When: 5 p.m – 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 7.
Where: Minnesota Chippewa [...]
This is example of electrical manhole construction, which will be built in University Avenue east of Robert Street and on 12th Street between Cedar and Robert streets starting on or after July 8. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Council.
Shortly after July Fourth, utility relocation will begin east of the state Capitol on Robert and 12th [...]
Rendering of Central Corridor LRT in front of Union Depot
Public transit systems — specifically light rail transit — contribute to weight loss and improved health, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and reported by ScienceDaily on June 28. From the magazine:
Increasing the availability of public transit systems is one among [...]
Construction at 4th and Robert in downtown St. Paul in October.
Central Corridor LRT Quarterly Construction Update Meetings
4th & Cedar Street, downtown St. Paul, updates
Wednesday, June 23rd: 3 to 4 PM at First National Bank, Training Room, 332 Minnesota Street (5th/Minnesota entrance).
Wednesday, June 23rd: 6 to 7 PM at US Bank Center, 101 East 5th Street, [...]
Construction bids for the eastern portion of the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit project — the work at the St. Paul end of the line — will be opened May 18, and the Met Council is to award the contract June 23. As previously announced, construction will begin in August east of the Capitol [...]
Rendering of Central Corridor LRT in front of Union Depot
DBE/Small business owners are invited to meet with the six prime contractors that were pre-qualified to bid on the Central Corridor Light Rail / Civil East construction project between Union Depot in St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis.
The Meet & Greet will be held [...]
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