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Metro Transit Green Line extension opening June 12, 2027

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Published September 26, 2026 10:05 AM CDT
Published September 26, 2026 10:05 AM CDT

The Brief

    • The Green Line Light rail extension project will be complete on June 12, 2027, Metro Transit officials say.
    • The 14.5-mile line will run from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie, connecting Minnetonka, Hopkins and St. Louis Park along the way.
    • Groundbreaking on the Green Line extension, also known as the Southwest Light Rail project, began back in Nov. 2018 and has cost about $2.75 billion.

(FOX 9) - Officials have announced the completion date of the Metro Green Line extension. 

The entire Metro Green Line will be open to riders on June 12, 2027. 

READ MORE: Southwest LRT project nears completion, opening date announcement expected this fall

This story will be updated with the latest information from the news conference. 

The Source: This story uses information gathered from a news conference held by Metro Transit officials and previous FOX 9 reporting. 

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