08/19/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/19/2022 12:55
It's going to be a busy and exciting night tomorrow in downtown Minneapolis, with Vikings and Twins games taking place. Both events will be drawing big crowds, so it's a good idea to know your transportation options and plan ahead, whether you plan to drive, take transit, bike or walk.
Freeway construction
From now until the end of September, the ramps from North Third Street to westbound I-94 and from eastbound I-94 to North Fourth Street are closed to traffic. These closures are necessary so crews can repair bridge joints and resurface the ramps. Motorists should plan their routes and follow the signs for detours.
Ramps connecting Hiawatha Avenue to downtown Minneapolis are also closed as crews replace bridge decking. This includes the northbound ramp from Hiawatha Avenue to South Seventh Street and the ramp to Hiawatha Avenue from South Eighth Street.
Be sure to visit 511mn.org and allow plenty of time to get to your destination.
Getting where you're going
Downtown provides transportation opportunities to meet everyone's desired experience, whether you want to drive, ride a bus, take a train, bike or walk.
Below are tips people should remember when visiting downtown Minneapolis to minimize delays and maximize enjoyment of all the activities going on.
Taking transit to events
Along with the METRO lines, many bus routes travel along Hennepin and Nicollet avenues. Online tools and other information to help plan your trip are available at metrotransit.org/vikings and metrotransit.org/twins.
Managing traffic congestion
The City of Minneapolis takes a number of steps to manage traffic congestion during big events Downtown. The volume of pedestrians, bikes, and cars Downtown before and after these events means increased congestion, but there are several ways the City works to improve operations and reduce delays, including:
Events calendar makes it easy to plan ahead
Whether you want to go to a game, catch a play, or see a concert, finding just the right events and activities for your family is easy when you use the mpls downtown council's online events calendar.
The calendar is on the mpls downtown council's website at mplsdowntown.com/events. The list includes events and entertainment at dozens of venues, big and small, throughout Downtown. The list can be viewed and sorted to help you find what you're looking for, including by day, week or month. The calendar includes sporting events, live performances, theater events, festivals and parades, exhibits and many other entertainment options. The calendar makes it easy to find out if there are lots of events on a given day, and knowing what else is happening in downtown Minneapolis will help you plan ahead to minimize transportation delays.
Help prevent car break-ins
The Minneapolis Police Department encourages you to protect yourself from vehicle break-ins and "Put Your Junk In Your Trunk." Get in the habit of keeping all of your belongings in the trunk of your car, prior to arriving at your destination, and never leave belongings in plain view. Remember to always call 911 if you see suspicious behavior.
Making event days a great experience
Many City departments, the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Ballpark Authority, Target Center, the Minnesota Vikings, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hennepin County, Metro Transit, ABC Ramps, the University of Minnesota, the Warehouse District Business Association, mpls downtown council, Mpls Downtown Improvement District, the Hennepin Theatre District, the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Guthrie Theater and others are all taking steps to make event days in Downtown success.