Minnesota Street Reconstruction Phase 2

• Reconstruction of Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets has wrapped up.
• Minnesota Street has lane restrictions between 9th and 11th Streets for utility work.
• Over the next several weeks, Xcel is scheduled to be on site working on their existing utility vault next to the UBS Building on the west side of Minnesota Street. They will set up traffic control so please follow all posted signs.
• In the coming weeks, other intermittent lane closures are anticipated to occur for private utility work.

This is the final Minnesota Street Construction update for 2024. 

New Sidewalks: No Salt

Please refrain from using salt to remove ice on new concrete installed this year.  Salt will harm newly installed concrete and increase freeze/thaw cycles which can do further damage.

We appreciate your assistance in helping maintain the new sidewalks.

 This week (November 11  – November 15)

• Construction is in the final stages on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Bike trail has been paved.
• Paver stones are being placed this week on the west side.
• Final roadway and trail striping is being done.
• Site clean up and traffic control removal is in process.

Next week (November 18  – November 23)

• Final site clean up and miscellaneous punchlist items will be done.
• Over the next several weeks, Xcel is scheduled to be on site working on their existing utility vault next to the UBS Building on the west side of Minnesota Street. They will set up traffic control so please follow all posted signs.

 This week (November 4  – November 8)

• Construction continues and is nearing the end of the season on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. 
• Concrete contractor is on site forming and pouring the remaining sections of concrete roadway, curb, and sidewalk.
• Some concrete removal and repairs will be done at the southeast corner of 7th Place. Please follow signs and be aware of the reduced pedestrian access at this corner.
• Pavement contractor will be milling a section of pavement outside the Securian Exit ramp on 7th Place on Friday.

Next week (November 11  – November 15)

• Crews will be paving next week on site.
  • Contractor will pave the bike trail on the west side of Minnesota Street.
  • They will pave the sections on 7th Place (near Securian Exit Ramp) and near 9th Street at transitions from new to existing pavement.
  • Please proceed with caution while this work is being performed. Access down 7th Place will remain open.
• Street signage will get installed on site next week.
• Roadway striping and bike path striping will be completed next week.
• Street lights are scheduled to be completed and turned on by next week.
• Work is weather permitting.

 This week (October 28  – November 1)

• Construction continues and is nearing the end of the season on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. 
• October 31, a large structure was set on Minnesota Street north of 7th Place. Access on Minnesota Street was temporarily closed during this work.
• Parking for the Golden Rule has reopened for contract tenants. If access from Minnesota Street is blocked at 7th Place, please use the entrance from 7th Street.
• Securian Parking exit on 7th Place will reopen on Friday afternoon.

Next week (November 4  – November 8)

• Concrete subcontractor will be forming and pouring concrete on site next week on west side of Minnesota Street.
  • Crews will be working on pouring the remaining sections of concrete walk, roadway concrete pavement and curb.
• Crews will be milling pavement and re-paving on 7th Place.
  • Please proceed with caution while this work is being performed. (Access down 7th Place will remain open.)

 This week (October 21  – October 25)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Private utility and city lighting crews are working on prepping and pouring the utility foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews continued with sidewalk preparations for concrete.
• Concrete subcontractor is pouring the majority of sidewalks on the west side of Minnesota Street this and next week. 

Next week (October 28  – November 1)

• Concrete subcontractor will be forming and pouring concrete on site next week.
  • Crews will be working on pouring the remaining sections of concrete sidewalk.
• Crews will be removing and replacing the driveway apron and a portion of concrete curb at the Southeast corner of 7th Place and Minnesota Street.
  • Securian parking lot commuters will be directed to exit out the west door on to Minnesota Street during this time.
  • One lane at the 7th Place intersection will be close around the corner so crews can perform their work, the out lane will remain open for commuters down 7th Place.
• Later in the week the contractor plans to excavate and place a large storm water structure on the west side of Minnesota Street, north of 7th Place.
  • On Thursday (October 31), the crew plans to bring in a crane to set the structure.  During this time the access north on Minnesota Street will be temporarily closed off.
  • Golden Rule Tenants will need to access the parking lot from 7th Street during that time.
    • As soon as work is complete the crews will have the crane moved out of the way for commuters.

This week (October 14- 18)

• The Contractor moved the pedestrian sidewalk access on Minnesota Street from the west side of the road to the east side. Pedestrian routes are designated by signs.
• Crews are removing existing sidewalk and pouring curb and gutter as well as new walk on the west side of Minnesota Street.
• All pavement has been completed on the project other than a few repair and fill in areas.  Traffic is restricted to the east side of Minnesota street.
• Underground electrical utilities were installed and Xcel Energy was onsite finishing up their work on the underground utility vaults.

Next Week (October 21- 25)

• Sidewalk grading continues and sidewalk will be poured on the west side of Minnesota Street. This will continue from 6th Street to 7th Street and is scheduled for the majority of next week.  
• Staged sidewalk pours will be performed at business entrances to maintain access at all times.
• Schedule is to have all sidewalk on the west side of Minnesota Street completed with the exception of the intersection of 7th Place where the underground storm water treatment structure (BMP) still needs to be installed. The BMP is currently scheduled to be installed the week of October 28.

This week (October 7  – October 11)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place. (Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.)
    • Parking for the Golden Rules has reopened for Golden Rule Contract Tenants. Please enter the lot from 7th Street. Follow posted signage.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Private utility and city lighting crews are working on prepping and pouring the utility foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews are continuing with sidewalk removals on west side of site.
  • All these areas are get rock material placed and graded when the removals are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at time so crews can continue their work.
• Concrete subcontractor will be pouring the majority of sidewalks on the east side of Minnesota Street this week. 
• Traffic has been adjusted to the west side of the roadway to avoid construction.  
  • Please continue to use caution and be aware of signage and construction workers as you commute through the site.

Next week (October 14  – October 18)

• The Contractor will be transitioning the pedestrian sidewalk access on Minnesota Street from the west side of the road to the east side.
  • Please be vigilant and follow signed pedestrian routes.
• Crews will be removing and preparing for sidewalk on the west side of Minnesota Street.
  • Late next week or the following week the concrete subcontractor will be on site to prep and pour the sidewalk.
  • Crews will also be prepping and pouring concrete pavement at most of the remaining locations on Minnesota Street.
• Underground electrical utilities will continue to be installed on site.

This week (September 30 - October 4)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place. (Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.)
      • For access to the Golden Rule Parking Lot please enter from 7th Street, follow posted signage.
      • Parking for Golden Rule Contract Tenants will reopen on October 8.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Private utility and city lighting crews are working on prepping and pouring the light pole foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews continuing with sidewalk removals on west side of site.
  • All these areas are get rock material placed and graded when the removals are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at time so crews can continue their wo
• Concrete subcontractor poured concrete driveway at Golden Rule parking ramp and they poured curb on Minnesota Street along the west side from 6th Street to 7th Place (left out a section at Securian Driveway for commuters to access parking ramp) .  Crew poured concrete pavement from 6th Street to 7th Place (left out a section at Securian Driveway for commuters to access parking ramp). 
  • The concrete is currently curing, after 7 days the concrete should reach its required strength for vehicle traffic.
• Traffic has been adjusted to the west side of the roadway to avoid construction.  
  • Please continue to use caution and be visual of signage and construction workers as you commute through the site.

Next week (October 4  – October 11)

• Crews will be preparing sidewalk on the east side of road. (Removing remaining concrete and pouring new pedestrian ramps and walkways.)
• Crews plan to pour final sections of concrete pavement south of 7th Place once existing concrete pavement cures properly.
  • Access will be maintained to the parking ramp at all times.
  • There may be a short pause or delay in parking ramp access as crews are working in this area.
  • We appreciate your patience while the crews do their best to pour the concrete in these tight locations.

This week (September 23-27)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • From September 6 to October 6 the Golden Rule Parking Lot will be inaccessible.
      • All tenants of the Golden Rule have been relocated to a nearby parking ramp. (Please contact Golden Rule Management with any further questions.)
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Private utility and city lighting crews are working on prepping and pouring the light pole foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews are continuing with sidewalk removals on the west side of Minnesota Street.
  • All these areas are get rock material placed and graded when the removals are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at time so crews can continue their work.
• Concrete subcontractor has done the following concrete work:
  • Poured concrete at the driveway at the Securian parking ramp. A section was not poured to maintain vehicle access to parking ramp. 
  • Poured concrete curb on Minnesota Street along the east side from 6th to 7th Streets. A section was not poured at the Securian parking ramp to allow vehicle access.
  • Poured concrete curb on west side of Minnesota Street from 7th Place to 7th Street.  
  • Poured the concrete pavement on the east side of Minnesota Street up to the Securian driveway and the entire roadway width from 7th Place to 7th Street.
  • The concrete is currently curing and requires 7 days to reach its required strength before it can be used.
• The west side of Minnesota Street is being prepped and graded for curb and pavement work next week.
  • Traffic is being adjusted to the west side of the roadway for this construction work. 
  • Please continue to use caution and be aware of signage and construction workers as you drive through the construction area.

Next week (September 30 – October 4)

• Crews will be preparing the west side of the roadway from 6th Street to 7th Place for concrete curb on Tuesday (10/1) and pouring pavement on Thursday or Friday (10/2 or 10/3).
• Crews plan to pour remaining curb and driveway at Securian Financial.  
  • Access will be maintained to the parking ramp at all times. 
  • There may be a short pause or delay in parking ramp access as crews are working in this area.
  • We appreciate your patience while the crews do their best to pour the concrete in these tight locations.
• Crews will work on prepping the sidewalks on the east side of Minnesota Street for upcoming concrete work.
• Crews will also install the Golden Rule driveway apron next week.

 This week (September 16-20)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • From September 6 to October 6 the Golden Rule Parking Lot will be inaccessible.
      • All tenants of the Golden Rule have been relocated to a nearby parking ramp. (Please contact Golden Rule Management with any further questions.)
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Utility crew completed storm, sanitary and watermain work on site.
• Private utility and city lighting crews were working on prepping and pouring the light pole foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews continue with removals on site.
  • Crews are removing existing sidewalks on east side of Minnesota Street.
    • All these areas are get rock material placed and graded when they complete.
    • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at time so crews can continue their work.
• Concrete subcontractor poured curb on Minnesota Street north of 7th Place.
• Roadways are getting prepped and graded.
• Tree trench will be getting excavated and installed on west side of Minnesota Street in front of the Doubletree Hotel.

Next week (September 23-27)

• Crews will be preparing roadway north of 7th Place for concrete pavement Monday and pouring pavement Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Crews will be pouring curb south of 7th Place on the East side of Minnesota Street.
  • This will include a majority of the Securian Financial Driveway entrance. (One entrance lane will remain open).
• Crews will work on prepping the roadway south of 7th Place for concrete pavement on Friday. 

 This week (September 9-13)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
    • From 7th Street to 9th Street, the pedestrian access route has been moved to the center of the closed roadway. Please follow path and adhere to the signage directions.
  • Vehicle access:
    • From September 6 to October 6 the Golden Rule Parking Lot will be in accessible.
      • All tenants of the Golden Rule have been relocated to a nearby parking ramp. (Please contact Golden Rule Management with any further questions.)
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Utility crew continued working on storm sewer installations.
  • Crews have open excavations at Minnesota Street in isolated locations.
• Private Utility and City Lighting crews were working on prepping and pouring the light pole foundations along with installing new conduit lines and handholes.
• Earthwork crews continuing with removals throughout the site.
  • Crews are removing existing roadways, curbs, and sidewalks.
    • All these areas are get rock material placed and graded when they complete.
      • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at time so crews can continue their work.
• Earthwork crews began excavation and installation of tree trench south of 7^th Street on the west side of the road.

Next week (September 16-20)

• Crews will work on removals and beginning to prep subgrade on Minnesota Street south of 7th Street.
  • From September 6th to October 4th the Golden Rule Parking Lot will be inaccessible.
    • All tenants of the Golden Rule have been relocated to a nearby parking ramp.  (Please contact Golden Rule Management with any further questions)
• Earthwork crew will continue working on installing new tree trench on Minnesota Street (west side), south of 7th Street.
• Earthwork crews will also be working on walk removals on the east side, next to the 428 Building.
• Concrete crews plan to pour first portion of concrete curb north of 7th Place and south of 7th Street.
• Work will continue on storm and sanitary sewer structures and connections on Minnesota Street.
  • All vehicles exiting Securian Financial will be directed onto 7th Place.
• Temporary water service at the Doubletree will be removed and the city connection will be reestablished.
• Xcel utility crew will be working on cable removals through out the site.

 This week (September 2-6)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
    • From 7th Street to 9th Street, the pedestrian access route has been moved to the center of the closed roadway. Please follow path and adhere to the signage directions.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.
    • For access to the Golden Rule Parking Lot please enter from 7th Street and follow directional signage.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Crews completed work on installing watermain infrastructure. 
  • Saint Paul Regional Water Services is in the process of testing the new watermain and once completed they will reconnect all properties on temporary water connections.
  • All temporary water connections are still operational.
• Utility crews are working on storm sewer installations.
  • There are some open excavations on Minnesota Street.
• Private utility and city lighting crews are working on prepping and pouring the light pole foundations and installing new conduit lines.
• Earthwork crews are continuing with removals throughout the site.
  • All these areas will get rock material placed and graded when they are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at times so crews can continue their work.
• Earthwork crews are in the process of removing and prepping both the east and west side of Minnesota Street from north of 7th Street to 9th Street fro new concrete walk next week.

Next week (September 9-13)

• Crews will work on removals on Minnesota Street south of 7th Street.
• From September 6 to October 6 the Golden Rule Parking Lot will be in accessible.
  • All tenants of the Golden Rule have been relocated to a nearby parking ramp. (Please contact Golden Rule Management with any further questions.)
• Earthwork crew will begin installing new tree trench on Minnesota Street (west side), south of 7th Street.
• Earthwork crews will also be working on sidewalk removals on the east side, next to the 428 Building.
• North of 7th Street crews will be doing final prep and pouring concrete sidewalk on both sides of Minnesota Street. 
• Work will continue on storm and sanitary sewer structures and connections on Minnesota Street.
  • Securian Financial entrance will be limited to one access lane and exiting will be directed onto 7th Place.

 This week (August 26-30)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current construction activities.
    • For access to the Golden Rule Parking Lot please enter from 7th Street and follow directional signage.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel will caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Crews continue to work on installing watermain infrastructure.
  • Crews have open excavations at Minnesota Street in isolated location as they work south towards 6th Street.
  • All temporary water connections have been completed and are operational.
• Concrete crews have poured concrete pavement north of 7th Street.
• Earthwork crews continuing to remove existing roadways, curb, and sidewalks throughout the site.
  • All these areas will get rock material placed and graded when they are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at times so crews can continue their work.

Next week (September 2-6)

• Crews will work on removals on Minnesota Street south of 7th Street.
• Earthwork crew will begin working on installing new tree trench on Minnesota Street (west side), south of 7th Street.
• Crews will be preparing and pouring concrete walk on the east side of Minnesota Street north of 7th Street.
• Electrical conduit and signal bases will be placed and installed behind the curb in the right of way.
• A subcontractor will be boring an electrical conduit across the 7th Street intersection.
• Watermain installation will continue on Minnesota Street.
  • Securian Financial entrance will be limited to one access lane and exiting will be directed onto 7th Place.
  • Crews will be backfilling the watermain as they proceed further down the road.
• Please follow all traffic signs and be aware of pedestrians and construction crews when crossing intersections and driving through the construction area.

This week (August 19-23)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path. Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury. Please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Place.
    • Access from 7th Place to 7th Street has been closed for current underground construction activities.
    • For access to the Golden Rule Parking Lot please enter from 7th Street and follow directional signage.
    • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel with caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Crews continue to work on installing watermain infrastructure.
  • Crews have open excavations at Minnesota Street and 7th Place to make watermain connections. Proceed with caution.
  • All temporary water connections have been completed and are operational.
    • Temporary water at the 428 Building as been converted back to the main connection. The temporary connection will be disassembled in the near future.
• Concrete crews have poured curb north of 7th Street.
• Earthwork crews are removing existing roadways, curbs, and sidewalks.
  • All these areas will get rock material placed and graded when they are completed.
  • Pay attention to traffic signage, vehicle through routes will get re-routed at times so crews can continue their work.

Next week (August 26-30)

• Crews will continue concrete and pavement removals on Minnesota Street.
• Earthwork crews will begin working on installing a new tree trench on the west side of Minnesota Street south of 7th Street.
• North of 7th Street crews will be preparing and pouring concrete roadway.
• Electrical conduit and signal bases will be placed and installed behind the curb in the right of way.
• A subcontractor will be boring an electrical conduit across the 7th Street intersection.
• Watermain installation will continue on Minnesota Street.
  • Crews will stage excavations to maintain access to parking facilities.
  • Securian Financial entrance will be limited to one access lane and exiting traffic will be directed onto 7th Place.
  • Crews will be backfilling the watermain as they proceed further down the road.
• Please follow all traffic signs and be aware of pedestrians and construction crews when crossing intersections and driving through the construction area.

 This week (August 12-16)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs. (Delivery trucks can access Securian Financial Ramp)
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible, please be aware of signage and stay on pedestrian path.
    • Many hazards are on site, traveling beyond the barriers could result in injury or worst, please stay safe.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Streets.
      • Large equipment is moving around on site so travel with caution through this area.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Crews continue to work on installing storm drain and watermain infrastructure.
  • Crews have open excavations on 7th Place and Minnesota Street to make connections, proceed with caution.
  • Excavation for temporary watermain to Double Tree Hotel is being worked on, barriers are set up around open excavation.
• Crews are constructing a tree trench north of 7th Street.

Next week (August 19-23)

• Crews will be doing concrete and pavement removals north of 7th Street.
  • Plan is to pour concrete pavement later next week.
• Will continue work on watermain on Minnesota Street.
  • Crews will stage excavations to maintain access to parking facilities.
    • Securian Financial entrance will be limited to one access lane and exiting traffic will be directed onto 7th Place.

This week (August 5 - 9)

• Construction continues on Minnesota Street from 6th to 9th Streets.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. Please follow all posted signs.
  • Pedestrian access: One side of the sidewalk will remain accessible.
  • Vehicle access:
    • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Streets.
    • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
    • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
• Traffic signal at 7th Place and Minnesota Street has been removed. Stops signs are in place at this intersection.
• Crews have begun work to install storm drain and watermain infrastructure.

Next week (August 12 - 16)

• Crews will be doing concrete and pavement removals.
• Crews will continue removing and installing the watermain system in Minnesota Street and on 7th Place near the intersection.

This week (July 29 - August 2)

• The contractor has begun construction on Minnesota Street from 6th Street to 9th Street.
• Traffic control signage for vehicles and pedestrians is in place. 
  • A single lane for local access will be maintained on Minnesota Street between 6th and 7th Streets.
  • Minnesota Street is closed to all traffic between 7th and 9th Streets.
  • Intersections at cross streets will remain open.
  • Please follow all posted signs.
• Crews milled (removed the roadway surface) from 6th to 9th Streets.

Next week (August 5 - 9)

• Traffic signals at the 7th Place intersection will be in flasher mode until Wednesday, August 7 when they are removed and replaced with temporary traffic signage.
• Utility crews will work to install storm drain and watermain infrastructure.

• Project Map - Phase 2

• Project Start Update - July 2024
• Public Hearing Notice - Estimated assessment rate letter to property owners - May 2024
• Project Notification Letter - January 2024

• January 2024 Video Presentation
• PowerPoint slides used in the January 2024 video presentation