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first_reported: 2026-11-09 07:51 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:52 CST
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# Nicollet Avenue and West Lake Street reconnected in Minneapolis

New pavement reconnects Nicollet Avenue and West Lake Street in south Minneapolis for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Nicollet Avenue](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/nicollet-avenue.md), [West Lake Street](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/west-lake-street.md)

## Coverage

- [WCCO (CBS Minnesota)](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/nicollet-avenue-west-lake-street-foot-traffic-reopened-south-minneapolis-kmart/), 2026-11-09 07:51 CST: Minneapolis' Nicollet Avenue, Lake Street reunited for foot traffic after nearly 50 years
- [MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/09/eat-street-nicollet-avenue-minneapolis-planned-reopening), 2026-11-09 17:52 CST: 'Eat Street' celebrates Nicollet Avenue reopening

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