Local drivers, prepare to revise your travel plans starting mid-July. Cedar Lake Parkway is set to close to vehicle traffic on Monday, July 14, 2025. The no-go zone is right next to Cedar South Beach, and the shutdown is expected to stretch into the fall. Pedestrians and cyclists, breathe easy, trails are staying open throughout the period.
The closure stems from the must-do construction for the Met Council’s Green Line Extension project. Drivers should follow the posted detours, relax on the speed, and for their safety, keep clear of the active construction hotspots. According to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the patience of the public during this build-out phase is much appreciated.
The closure, in essence, affects the section of Cedar Lake Parkway from just east of Burnham Road, breezing over the rail corridor, all the way to Xerxes Avenue South. This shutdown, which kicks in once Burnham Road reopens, is part of a plan to build a final roadway, sidewalk, and trail across the freight rail corridor. And here's the twist—it's touted as the last full closure of Cedar Lake Parkway for this extension scheme. Non-motorized traffic will still be able to cross the rail corridor during this time.
Local routes like the Burnham Road Bridge and Lake of Isles Parkway will stay open for local access, two-way style, until the Cedar Lake Parkway reopens.
