Overview
Midtown Greenway to Cedar Lake Parkway segment of trail system, partially closed due to Southwest Light Rail (Green Line) construction. Trail station construction is ongoing, creating temporary closure for trail users.
Current Status
Status: Partially open, ongoing closure for station construction
Trail reopened partially on November 1, 2025, but trail station system construction continues. Some sections remain closed or have detours in effect.
Timeline
- Closure period: Extended closure for Southwest Light Rail construction
- November 1, 2025: Partial reopening (some sections accessible)
- Current: Trail station system construction continues
- Future: Full reopening when trail station construction complete
Project Scope
Corridor: Midtown Greenway to Cedar Lake Parkway
Closure cause: Southwest Light Rail (Green Line) construction
Construction activity:
- Trail station system construction
- Track and infrastructure installation
- Trail realignment and reconstruction
Impact
During construction: Trail users face detours or partial closures along the corridor. The Midtown Greenway is a critical east-west bike connection, so closures significantly impact regional cycling.
When complete: Full trail access restored, with new light rail station integration providing multi-modal transportation options.
Importance
The Kenilworth Trail is a key segment of the Midtown Greenway, connecting Minneapolis neighborhoods and providing critical east-west cycling infrastructure. Integration with Southwest Light Rail will create a seamless multi-modal transportation corridor.
Monitoring
Tracking items:
- Trail station construction progress
- Trail reopening timeline
- Full trail access restoration
- Detour route updates
- Met Transit construction updates
External Sources
- Metro Transit: Southwest LRT — Project information and construction updates
- City of Minneapolis: Projects — Trail closure notices
- Midtown Greenway Coalition — Trail information and updates