Nicollet Avenue reconstruction this summer
Summary
The city locked in $2 million in state funding for rebuilding Nicollet Avenue, thanks to advocacy by local legislators and city staff. That's a major infrastructure win for a busy corridor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2 million in state funding reduces the local burden for the Nicollet Avenue rebuild.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes on Nicollet Avenue benefits from a rebuilt corridor.
Road users may face construction disruption and haulers must coordinate during the project.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Joint Meeting - Oct 19, 2026
The HRA's TIF toolkit for 2026, including whether housing TIF districts and the Housing Trust Fund can be used to close financing gaps on projects like the 66th Street proposal.
City Council - Aug 12, 2026
A $26.4 million capital budget for 2027, plus a four-year plan through 2031, covering parks, roads, utilities, facilities, fleet and technology. These are the big community investments — think park upgrades and street work — that shape what gets fixed and built in your neighborhood.
City Council - Jul 28, 2026
Richfield adopted its 2027-2031 street reconstruction plan and preliminary bonding of up to $5 million to fund the city's share of rebuilding Nicollet Avenue between 66th and 77th Streets. Hennepin County leads the project, which also adds bike, pedestrian and utility improvements. Residents want to know why the work stops at 66th Street and what's planned for 69th Street.
City Council - May 26, 2026
The city locked in $2 million in state funding for rebuilding Nicollet Avenue, thanks to advocacy by local legislators and city staff. That's a major infrastructure win for a busy corridor.
Planning Commission - Apr 27, 2026
Nicollet Avenue is being rebuilt this summer with on-street parking banned from 77th to 66th, and Penn Avenue reconstruction is slated for 2028 with active community engagement on parking and bike lanes.
Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Mar 16, 2026
The HRA is updating its 2022 TIF management plan, due this fall. It will guide fall decisions on spending plan dollars and the affordable housing trust fund.
Planning Commission - Feb 23, 2026
Nicollet Avenue is still scheduled to be torn up and rebuilt this summer — expect construction disruption.
City Council - Feb 10, 2026
The city signed its cost-sharing deal with Hennepin County for a full rebuild of Nicollet Avenue. Expect construction coordination, phased work, and city payments mostly deferred to 2027.
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