Monthly Archives: August 2015

Community Members Wanted for the Community Services Committee

We are looking looking for community members who are interested in participating in the Community Services committee. This committee is responsible for our photo contest, fostering art in Highland, movies in the park, working with Parks & Recreation on the Highland Park Play Area reconstruction, and other activities sponsored by the HDC.  Please contact the office at 651-695-4005 or hdc@visi.com for more information about working with this committee.

A-Line Construction Update – Kenneth and Finn

Ford Parkway & Kenneth Street – Begins Week of August 10

Station construction will begin at Ford Pkwy and Kenneth St the week of August 10. Traffic controls will be installed early this week and demolition and removals will begin by the weekend. Station platforms will be constructed at the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Ford Pkwy and Kenneth St.

Lane Closures
Westbound Ford Parkway will be down to one lane of traffic between Kenneth St and Howell St. Eastbound Ford Pkwy will be reduced to one lane between Cleveland Ave and Kenneth St.

Bus Detour – Affects Route 84
Bus stop detours are already in affect at Eastbound Ford & Kenneth due to Ramsey County construction on Ford Pkwy between Fairview Ave and Howell St.

For more information about the Ford Pkwy bus detour, see the Rider Alert:  metrotransit.org/ford-pkwy-closed-fairview-ave-kenneth-st-1

Ford Parkway & Finn Street Full Closure – Week of August 17

Construction continues at Ford Pkwy and Finn St.

Expect a one-week full closure of westbound Ford Pkwy for the east half of the block between Finn St and Cretin Ave the week of August 17.

Westbound vehicles will be detoured via Cleveland to Highland Pkwy to Cretin Avenue. Access to businesses between Cretin and Finn is via Cretin Ave or through the parking ramp at Finn.

Westbound and eastbound bus stops are closed at Finn St. Please board buses on Ford Pkwy & Cretin Ave.

Rider Alert: metrotransit.org/ford-pkwy-finn-st-bus-stops-closed

Volunteer at the Community Clean Up on September 19th

Volunteers are always key to making a huge event like the clean-up a success.  This is a great way for families, friends, or neighbors to volunteer together!   With a variety of jobs (for heavy lifters and people who can’t do heavier work), we’ll find a spot that’s a good fit for you!  We are also in need of a few people with trucks or trailers to help haul re-use items to Goodwill at the end of the clean-up.  Please let us know if you are able to help!  In exchange for volunteering your time for the first (7:30 – 11 am) or second shift (10:30 -2) (or both).   You will receive a $20 voucher for the clean-up and a free lunch.   Please contact Kathy at 651-695-4005 or hdc@visi.com to sign up!