Water Street Sanitary Sewer

Project Details

Description
Construction on the sanitary sewer on Water Street and Plato Boulevard will happen in 2023 and 2024 to expand sewer capacity in the area and meet new development demand. The work will include removing and replacing sanitary sewer lines and constructing a new lift station.

Location
Water Street just north and south of intersection with Plato Boulevard and Plato Boulevard from Water Street to Wabasha Street

Timeline
Work to start June 2023 and continue to fall 2024

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Project Updates

Plato Boulevard Eastbound Closure 7/10 - 11/22
- Starting Monday, July 10, 2023, eastbound Plato Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street. This closure is scheduled to be in place until November 22, 2023.
- Westbound Plato Boulevard between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street will remain open to one-way traffic.
- Local business access:
  To access businesses on Plato Boulevard between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street, enter from Wabasha Street and use the open westbound lanes of Plato Boulevard.
  To exit businesses, continue westbound on Plato Boulevard to go eastbound on Water Street to Wabasha Street.
  Business and driveway access will be maintained. Temporary interruptions in access may occur.
- For more details, see Plato Boulevard construction map for 7/10 and Plato Boulevard detour map for 7/10.
Wabasha Street Closure 6/20 - 8/31
- Wabasha Street is closed to thru traffic south of Plato Boulevard until August 31, 2023.
- Wabasha Street Detours:
  Southbound traffic will be detoured to eastbound Plato Boulevard and then southbound Robert Street to Wabasha Street.
  Northbound traffic will be detoured to northbound Robert Street to westbound Plato Boulevard to Wabasha Street.
  Wabasha Street Detour Map (detour is blue dotted line on the map)
- Local access will be maintained to streets, businesses, and properties on Wabasha Street between Plato Boulevard and Robert Street. To access properties enter Wabasha Street from the south at the intersection with Robert Street.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east side of Wabasha Street through the intersection with Plato Boulevard. Sidewalk will be closed on the west side of Wabasha Street south of Plato Boulevard.
- For more details, see Wabasha Street construction map.
Plato Boulevard closure and traffic patterns may change throughout the summer. Please follow all posted signs.
Utility Work in Area
- Xcel Energy will be doing work on Wabasha Street from the bridge to Plato Boulevard. Lane closures on Wabasha Street will be in place.
- Questions about Xcel Energy work, contact Elisa Rasmussen at elisa.ramussen@xcelenergy.com.
Tree Removals 6/13 - 6/14
- Tree removals are planned for June 13 and 14, 2023.
- Temporary lane closures will occur on Plato Boulevard.
Wabasha Street Closure 6/20 - 8/31
- Starting June 20, 2023, Wabasha Street will closed to thru traffic south of Plato Boulevard. Wabasha Street is scheduled to be closed until August 31, 2023.
- Wabasha Street Detours:
  Southbound traffic will be detoured to eastbound Plato Boulevard and then southbound Robert Street to Wabasha Street.
  Northbound traffic will be detoured to northbound Robert Street to westbound Plato Boulevard to Wabasha Street.
  Wabasha Street Detour Map (detour is blue dotted line on the map)
- Local access will be maintained to streets, businesses, and properties on Wabasha Street between Plato Boulevard and Robert Street. To access properties enter Wabasha Street from the south at the intersection with Robert Street.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east side of Wabasha Street through the intersection with Plato Boulevard. Sidewalk will be closed on the west side of Wabasha Street south of Plato Boulevard.
- For more details, see Wabasha Street construction map.
Plato Boulevard Closure 6/19 - 6/24
- Starting Monday, June 19, 2023, Plato Boulevard will be closed to thru traffic between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street. This closure is scheduled to be in place until June 24, 2023.
- Access to and from Ohio Street at Plato Boulevard will be limited.
  No access to Ohio Street from westbound Plato Boulevard.
  No access to eastbound Plato Boulevard and Wabasha Street.
- Business and driveway access will be maintained. Temporary interruptions in access may occur.
- Pedestrian and bike trail on the north side of Plato Boulevard between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street will be closed and detoured to sidewalk on the south side.
- For more details, see Plato Boulevard construction map for 6/19.
Plato Boulevard Eastbound Closure 6/26 - 11/15
- Starting Monday, June 26, 2023, eastbound Plato Boulevard will be closed to traffic between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street. This closure is scheduled to be in place until November 15, 2023.
- Westbound Plato Boulevard between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street will remain open to one-way traffic.
- Local business access:
  To access businesses on Plato Boulevard between Wabasha Street and Ohio Street, enter from Wabasha Street and use the open westbound lanes of Plato Boulevard.
  To exit businesses, continue westbound on Plato Boulevard to go eastbound on Water Street to Wabasha Street.
  Business and driveway access will be maintained. Temporary interruptions in access may occur.
- For more details, see Plato Boulevard construction map for 6/26.
Plato Boulevard closure and traffic patterns may change throughout the summer. Please follow all posted signs.
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Utility Work in Area
- Xcel Energy will be doing work on Wabasha Street from the bridge to Plato Boulevard. Lane closures on Wabasha Street will be in place.
- Questions about Xcel Energy work, contact Elisa Rasmussen at elisa.ramussen@xcelenergy.com.
- In preparation for summer construction, tree removal is scheduled to occur in June 2023. Tree removal is necessary as trees will be impacted by the construction activities.
- As part of the project, new trees are planned to be planted in 2024 after substantial construction is complete.

Project Documents

- Map of construction area
- Water Street closure detour map
- Wabasha Street closure detour map
- Wabasha Street construction area map - 6/20 - 8/31
- Plato Boulevard construction area map - 6/19 - 6/24
- Plato Boulevard construction area map - 7/10 - 11/22
- Plato Boulevard detour map - 7/10 - 11/22
- Letter to properties - May 2023
- Map of Water Street SSSACC District
- RES PH 23-23 approving the Water Street SSSACC District

Water Street Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge (SSSACC) District

The Water Street Special Sanitary Sewer Availability Connection Charge (SSSACC) District is a funding mechanism to support the Water Street Sanitary Sewer Construction. Recent development activity in Saint Paul’s West Side district has brought unexpected demand on the sanitary sewer system between Harriet Island Regional Park and the bluffs. In order to expand sewer capacity, the City is redesigning and improving the sanitary sewer system, including replacement and redirection of thousands of feet of pipes and installation of a new lift station.

Once the sewer system improvement project is complete and the system is available for new connections, a connection charge will be required of any owner of property within the Water Street SSSACC District when new development of their property generates increased demand for sanitary service. The City Council voted on RES PH 23-23, the establishment of the District and determined the new charge on February 1, 2023.

Water Street SSSACC District map

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Water Street Sanitary Sewer

Project Details

Project Updates

September 3, 2024

June 30, 2023

Plato Boulevard Eastbound Closure 7/10 - 11/22

Wabasha Street Closure 6/20 - 8/31

Utility Work in Area

June 12, 2023

Tree Removals 6/13 - 6/14

Wabasha Street Closure 6/20 - 8/31

Plato Boulevard Closure 6/19 - 6/24

Plato Boulevard Eastbound Closure 6/26 - 11/15

Utility Work in Area

May 26, 2023

Project Documents