Green Line Extension Project Slated for June 2027 Opening
The Green Line Extension, also known as the Southwest light-rail line, connecting downtown Minneapolis to Eden Prairie via five cities, is set to open on June 12, 2027.
Duluth Superior, MN, September 26, 2026 —
The Green Line Extension, officially referred to as the Southwest light-rail line, has announced a target opening date of June 12, 2027. This significant transit project aims to connect downtown Minneapolis directly with Eden Prairie.
The planned route for the Southwest light-rail line will traverse through five municipalities situated between the two anchor cities. Specific details regarding the names of these five cities were not provided in the available information.
The extension is designed to expand the existing light-rail network, providing a new transportation corridor. The line’s development is a multi-city initiative, with the route incorporating stops in several communities along the path from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie.
Further details concerning the project’s construction progress, operational plans, or any specific community impacts beyond its basic route and opening timeline were not disclosed. The announced date of June 12, 2027, marks the projected completion for public service of the Green Line Extension.
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