That's a Wrap! Minneapolis Central City Tunnel System Project Complete

On Thursday, August 8th, Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Michael Rainville were joined by State lawmakers from the Minneapolis delegation to celebrate the completion of the Central City tunnel construction. This project was one of the largest Minneapolis Public Works projects undertaken in recent history.

Remarks about the project were given by Mayor Jacob Frey, Council Member Michael Rainville, City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Senator Scott Dibble, Representative Sydney Jordan, and Surface Water and Sewer Director Angie Craft.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held following the remarks. 

Project Overview: The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department constructed a new parallel storm tunnel, enlarging a portion of the existing storm tunnel, and constructed a new tunnel access in Downtown Minneapolis. The new tunnel was constructed parallel to the existing tunnel located under Washington Avenue S between Nicollet Mall and Chicago Avenue. The existing tunnel under Chicago Avenue between Washington Avenue S and the Mississippi River was expanded to handle the increased stormwater capacity. The purpose of this project was to reduce pressure in the existing tunnel, provide more room for future growth, and to reduce the need for future repairs and tunnel failures.

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