Work on the Green Line extension from Minneapolis to St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie is nearly complete, according to the Met Council, and the service launch is planned for 2027.

The cost of project, which involves 14.5 miles of double track, is $2.86 billion, according to a 2025 state legislative auditor review. The extension is also known as the Southwest Light Rail Transit.

The next step is extensive testing, according to officials. Testing will cover safety, track alignment, and signal communication, said John Schadl, a spokesperson for the Met Council.

The route is considered to be active and there will be warning devices — flashing lights and bells. Motorists should be aware when crossing Green Line tracks, looking both ways as testing is underway.

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