Representatives from MnDOT, WHKS, and Mathy were present to discuss the main street reconstruction. The plan is to begin on Monday, June 2 with phase 1. I (Saundy) was at the meeting and want to make sure everyone knows what is going on.
I talked to several people including Jeffrey Bunch - MnDOT District 6 Project Manager, Andy Marinelli - Mathy Project Manager, Steve Pierce - Mathy Onsite Manager. and Tim Hruska - city engineer from WHKS. A lot of information was shared, however only a few people were there. The main thing I learned was the detours. I took pictures of the detours; however, they were unclear so I located plans from when I was Mayor and most detours did not change a whole lot, so I am attaching those plans below.
Their goal is to have the utility portion completed by the end of August with the street open with no detour by mid September. However, construction will still be happening including lane closures as the final layers are place. The final completion goal is in October. Each section will begin with the removal of the roadway. The next step is removal of the sidewalk with new sidewalk being created as soon as possible. There will be a weekly closed construction meeting, however, Kristin Kammueller, MnDOT Community Liaison, will keep the public informed. Also remember to talk to your council members to find out information and to encourage them to share with the public.
The four phases include the following:
Phase 1 - Ivy Grove/Legion to the middle of the Fire Hall
Phase 2 - Middle of Fire Hall to edge of Marv's
Phase 3 - Ivy Grove/Legion to Roble's Funeral Home
Phase 4 - Division Intersection and Maple Drive
Phase 1
Phase 2
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| Phase 2 A |
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| Phase 2 B |
Phase 3
Phase 4
I question whether any of the affected residents of the proposed detour routes have ever received notice from the city or any communication from City Council members that their streets would become heavily used during the detour. If not, where is the leadership? Steve Kemp
ReplyDeleteDo we know about how long each phase will last?
ReplyDeleteThey did not say the length of time for each section. It really depends on so many factors including weather, if they find contaminated soil, and more. I would think the council will ask for updates and inform the public. If not, it should be brought up at council meetings.
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