Xcel Energy Work Starts on Monday, April 7
Xcel Energy will be working on Grand Avenue between Cambridge Street and Macalester Street starting on April 7. Work is anticipated to take approximately two weeks.
Xcel is relocating a gas line and replacing gas lines, meters, and valves on the front of the buildings on the south side of Grand Avenue. Xcel will coordinate with property owners as needed.
Traffic and parking impacts:
- Grand Avenue will remain open to traffic.
- No Parking will be allowed on the south side of Grand Avenue between Cambridge Street and Macalester Street and on Cambridge Street just south of Grand Avenue.
- Sidewalks may be closed. Sidewalk access will be maintained on the north side of Grand Avenue.
- Business and property access will be maintained.
- Please follow all posted signs.
Grand Avenue Construction Schedule
Below is an overview of the construction schedule. More specific details about the 2025 construction staging will be provided prior to the start of construction.

- Construction is scheduled to begin spring 2025. Anticipated schedule, subject to change:
- April - October 2025: Section 1 construction - Fairview Avenue to Cambridge Street, includes the Fairview Avenue and Cambridge Street intersections
- Mid-May - August 2025: Section 2 construction - Cambridge Street to Snelling Avenue, may include the Snelling Avenue intersection in coordination with MnDOT
- Final restoration and landscaping activities may occur in spring/summer 2026.
- Utility work will be coordinated with the construction activities.
- Pedestrian access and access to businesses will be maintained during construction.