Light Rail Transit

About the METRO Green Line Extension

Rapid growth in the southwest metro area is putting more demands on our existing roads and transit systems. By 2030, cities in this area are expected to add 55,000 residents and 83,000 jobs.

The METRO Green Line Extension, a 14.5-mile light rail line with 16 stations serving Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie, will connect to the existing Green and Blue lines at the Target Field Station in Downtown Minneapolis.

Hopkins will have three stations on the line.

Project Status

Construction of the METRO Green Line Extension began in 2019. As of December 2021, the phase of the METRO Green Line Extension project to install tracks and construct structures and stations is 60% complete, with 11 of the 16 stations under construction or nearly complete, and the first tracks in place. Over the past 2 years, the project has encountered construction challenges that have caused delays.

Heavy construction is scheduled to occur until 2025, followed by systems work and operations testing. The Green Line Extension is expected to begin passenger service in 2027. Once open, it’s expected to see weekday ridership of 34,000.

Sign-Up for Construction Updates

Construction work on the METRO Green Line Extension is underway and we would like to make sure you are staying updated with the latest project information.

Sign-up for construction email updates at GreenLineExt.org so you can plan accordingly and know where to turn to get answers to your questions and concerns. In addition, you can follow the project on Twitter @GreenLineExtMN.

METRO Green Line Extension 24-Hour Construction Hotline

For urgent METRO Green Line Extension construction issues, please call the 24-hour hotline at 612-373-3933 for assistance. Call the hotline for problems such as blocked access to business or residential areas, improper traffic sign placement or parking issues.

For general questions or comments about the METRO Green Line Extension, please contact Community Outreach Coordinator Nkongo Cigolo at 612-373-3825. For emergencies, always call 911.

General Questions and Comments

For general project questions contact METRO Green Line Extension Community Outreach Coordinator Nkongo Cigolo at 612-373-3825.

More Information

For more information about this project and to subscribe to receive METRO Green Line Extension email updates, visit the METRO Green Line Extension website.