Eden Prairie Local News
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Wednesday, June 29
    • About
      • About EPLN
      • Team
      • EPLN in the News
      • Policies
    • Contact
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Subscribe
    Eden Prairie Local News
    • Home
    • Politics
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Construction
    • Sports
    • Outdoors
    • City
    • Calendar
    • Donate
    • Subscribe
    • More
      • Health
      • Spirituality
      • Community Service
      • Legacy
      • Obituaries
      • Arts
      • Family
      • Holidays
      • Letter to Editor
      • Listen
      • Jobs
    Eden Prairie Local News
    Home»Construction»SWLRT construction update
    Construction

    SWLRT construction update

    Light-rail transit bridge work near Shady Oak Road will affect overnight traffic on Hwy. 212
    By Jeff StrateDecember 19, 2021Updated:December 19, 20212 Mins Read
    LRT bridge over Hwy 212 near Shady Oak Rd.
    EPLN image

    A Metro Green Line Extension construction update issued on Friday, Dec. 17, includes alerts regarding Eden Prairie roads. During construction, the name “Metro Green Line Extension” has been interchangeable with “Southwest Light Rail.”

    This week

    On Wednesday, Dec. 22, eastbound Highway 212 will close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Highway 62 and Shady Oak Road. Traffic will be detoured to the off- and on-ramps at Shady Oak Road.

    On Thursday, Dec. 23, westbound Hwy. 212 will close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Traffic will be detoured on westbound Hwy. 62 to Interstate 494. These closures are needed to complete light-rail transit (LRT) bridge work near Shady Oak Road. 

    Ongoing

    The far-right turn lane of the eastbound Hwy. 212 off-ramp to Prairie Center Drive is partially reopened throughout the winter.

    Advertisement
    Ad for Washburn-McReavy

    Westbound Hwy. 212 off-ramp to Shady Oak Road remains closed.

    The new bike path and sidewalks on the northwest side of Flying Cloud Drive between Viking Drive and Town Center Place remain closed.

    Check out the SWLRT Project website here for more info and detour maps for Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis.

    Send your questions and comments to:
    1)  SWLRT Outreach Coordinator James Mockovciak: James.Mockovciak@metrotransit.org.
    2)  24-Hour Construction Hotline: 612-373-3933.
    3)  Website: swlrt.org.

    Note: Writer Jeff Strate serves on EPLN’s board of directors. From February 2015 through February 2017, Jeff served on the SWLRT Community Advisory Committee as an at-large member.

    Subscribe to EPLN for FREE!
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Previous ArticleSuspect in October BMO Harris Bank robbery arrested in Shakopee, charged
    Next Article Red squirrel feasts on wintery snack

    More to READ

    2 Mins Read

    Sign up for a light rail construction site tour

    June 19, 2022
    2 Mins Read

    Flying Cloud Drive repaving begins June 20

    June 18, 2022
    3 Mins Read

    Light rail construction continues to affect traffic

    May 30, 2022
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Subscribe to get EPLN in your inbox for FREE!
    Recent Articles

    EP Starbucks store pursues unionization

    June 28, 2022

    Another apartment project endorsed for approval

    June 28, 2022

    School Board hosts candidate info session

    June 27, 2022

    Charlie Mo Alleman

    June 27, 2022

    Katherine Rose Koski

    June 27, 2022
    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR are welcome.

    Send letters, which have not been published elsewhere, to editor@eplocalnews.org.

    Letters may be up to 250 words and can also include pictures. Indicate clearly that you would like to share your letter with EPLN readers.

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    Eden Prairie Local News is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN 85-4248265 | Copyright © 2020-2022
    • About
    • Policies
    • Jobs
    • Contact
    • Advertising
    • Subscribe
    • Donate

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.