Lyndale Avenue Redesign Approved By Minneapolis City Council Despite Small Business Pushback

CBS Minnesota

July 17, 2026

The Minneapolis City Council approved a major redesign of Lyndale Avenue South on Thursday.

It's a project supporters say will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but there is opposition from some business owners concerned about parking and construction impacts.

Planned improvements for the nearly century-old street include separated sidewalks and bikeways, along with traffic-calming measures meant to improve safety for people walking and biking through the area.

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