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Major Construction Projects
The Engineering Division coordinates most infrastructure construction projects. Engineering uses RT Vision - One Office public dashboard and ConneX to provide information about City projects in the planning stage, bidding documents and project management information. For current projects being bid, please visit the City's Bids and Request for Proposals page.
Active project-sites map
Active construction projects in Bloomington are displayed on the map below. Zoom in and select a location(shown as green shapes on the map) for information about a project.
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Pavement Management Program (PMP)
Curious about a local road construction project not listed on this page? It may be part of the City's Pavement Management Program, a systematic program of street rehabilitation and repair that ensures serviceable, safe roads at a reasonable cost.
Tips for Safely Maneuvering through Road Construction
The City offers these helpful reminders in dealing with Bloomington construction projects:
- Please observe posted detour and/or warning signs.
- Stay alert.
- Watch for signs, equipment and workers.
- Minimize distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking.
- Avoid tailgating.
- Follow posted speed limits.
- Stay in one lane while driving through a work zone.
Work zones can be danger zones if drivers don't use caution and good judgment. Driving too fast, not paying attention, following too closely and stopping suddenly are the major causes of crashes in work zones. Most people who are killed or injured in work zones are in vehicles passing through the work area.
Road Closures
Major City Projects
This project will include the reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue between W. 106th Street and the southern terminus. The existing asphalt pavement and gravel base will be removed and replaced to current design standards. The existing storm sewer infrastructure is also being reviewed and additional storm sewer catch basins may be added as needed. The existing tear-drop turnaround at the south end of the corridor will be removed and replaced with a traditional cul-de-sac. Pavement markings will be installed on Lyndale Avenue to provide an on-street bicycle and pedestrian connection from W. 106th Street to the south.
The Russell A. Sorensen boat landing currently owned & operated by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service will be reconstructed and expanded as part of this project. An off-street paved trail is also proposed to be constructed and will provide a bicycle and pedestrian connection from the parking lot to the recently constructed DNR State Trail.
This project is scheduled to begin in June 2024 and be completed by September 2024.
Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvement Projects
What is the scope of this project?
Planning and design for upgrades to Bryant and Tretbaugh Parks are underway as part of the Bryant and Tretbaugh Park Improvement Projects and are scheduled to begin construction in 2024. These changes are anticipated to bring new users to the parks, including more non-motorized users. There are currently no pedestrian crossing locations adjacent to Tretbaugh Park on 90th Street and the network of sidewalks adjacent to Bryant Park does not have access connections to the park for residents south of 86th Street. In addition, multi-modal and ADA compliance upgrades are needed throughout both parks.
Tretbaugh Park Trails
The existing sidewalk on the south side of 90th Street adjacent to Tretbaugh Park will be removed and replaced with a 10 foot multi-modal bituminous trail to accommodate the additional non-motorized users of the park. This replacement will extend from France Avenue to just east of Beard Avenue, adjacent to the park. Signal modifications along with replacement of pedestrian ramps to ADA compliance at the intersection of 90th Street and France Avenue will also be included with the project. In addition, the installation of a marked crosswalk with pedestrian refuge island, rectangular rapid flashing beacon system (RRFB) and associated ADA accessible pedestrian ramps will be installed across 90th Street adjacent to the park.
Bryant Park Trails
This project includes sidewalk installation adjacent to Bryant Park along Emerson Avenue, W 84 ½ Street, Dupont Avenue, W 84th Street, Aldrich Avenue, W 85th Street and Bryant Avenue to accommodate users of the park and adjacent residents. Sidewalk will be installed at the City standard 6 foot width and will include a turf boulevard between the curb and sidewalk. ADA accessible pedestrian ramps will also be installed at pedestrian crossing locations and entrances to the park as applicable.
This project will also incorporate curb bump-outs along Emerson Avenue, W 84th Street and Aldrich Avenue reducing street width in those locations to 28 feet to allow for traffic calming and reduced lengths for pedestrian crossings adjacent to the park.
In addition, to improve connectivity to the park, which was noted by multiple residents during the public engagement process, this project includes the installation of pedestrian crossings of 86th Street at Emerson Avenue and Bryant Avenue. The crossings would include the installation of refuge islands in both locations along with sidewalk installation along Emerson Avenue and Bryant Avenue from 86th Street to the park.
2024-111 PMP Park Trail Improvement Project Layouts
How is the project funded?
The project is funded by the PMP Park Trails Construction fund, which is one of the funding sources that comes from franchise fees. A small portion of the project is funded by stormwater utility funds. Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.
What is the project schedule?
It is anticipated that construction will begin in late summer 2024 and be mostly completed in the fall of 2024, with the potential of some restoration and punch list items occurring in the spring of 2025. The project will be coordinated with the Bryant and Tretbaugh Park Improvement projects along with the 2024-101 PMP Street Improvement Project on 84th Street, Dupont Avenue and 84 ½ Street, adjacent to Bryant Park.
Project Scope
This project aims to improve pedestrian safety at three intersections in Bloomington: W 98th Street at Xerxes Avenue, Lyndale Avenue at W 96th Street, Old Shakopee Road (CSAH1) at Kennedy high school between 1st Avenue and Stevens Avenue. The project will include the construction of pedestrian crossing refuge islands and associated curb modifications, installation of boulevard post mounted rectangular rapid flashing beacon warning systems at all three intersections, ADA upgrades including pedestrian ramps and sidewalk realignment. Additionally, the location on Old Shakopee Road at Kennedy high school, will incorporates the extension of the center medians on Old Shakopee Road at Stevens Avenue and at 1st Avenue to lengthen the protected eastbound turn bays and implement turning restrictions. These turning restrictions will prohibit westbound left turns onto Stevens Avenue and 1st Avenue from Old Shakopee Road as well as restricting northbound through or left turns from Stevens Avenue and 1st Avenue to Old Shakopee Road. These changes will help reduce conflict points and improve safety for all users at this busy intersection.
How is the Project funded?
The project is funded partly by a Highway Safety Improvement grant that the City was awarded back in February of 2021, the remaining project cost will be covered with a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.
What is the Project Schedule?
It is anticipated that construction will begin in early Summer of 2024 and be completed by Fall of 2024.
Water Resources Projects
The 2023-24 Winter Maintenance Project includes work at three sites. Due to unseasonable weather, the work schedule will be updated as information becomes available.
PARAMOUNT PLAZA POND
The week of February 12th, sediment removal will be done at a small pond located at 7831 Glenroy Road. Once construction is done, the site will be reseeded with a temporary cover crop until growing conditions are favorable for permanent turf establishment.
TARNHILL WEST POND
Crews are currently working to remove sediment and replace pipe at the pond located at 5200 W 102nd St. Once construction is done, the site will be reseeded with a temporary cover crop until growing conditions are favorable for permanent turf establishment.
BRYANT PARK UPPER POND
Due to the unseasonably warm weather, crews were unable to remove accumulated sediment from the upper pond at Bryant Park, 901 W. 84th St. this winter. Work to button up the site until next winter will be done the week of February 19th. This will include seeding disturbed areas with a cover crop until the park-wide updates begin this spring. For more information on that work, see https://letstalk.bloomingtonmn.gov/bryantpark.
Interstate Projects
Scope
MnDOT and its partners are working to plan and construct improvements on the I-494 corridor that travels through the cities of Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie and Edina.
The first construction project will include the following
- Interchange improvements at I-494 and I-35W
- E-Z Pass lanes between I-35W and Hwy 100
- Bridge reconstruction and access changes at Nicollet, Portland and 12th Avenues, and new pedestrian bridge at Chicago Avenue
Funding
The $320 million construction project will be funded with a combination of Corridors of Commerce funds, Minnesota Highway Freight Program, INFRA, and other state and local funds.
Schedule
The project development for this Design-Build project is underway, with a plan to award the construction contract in early 2023 and construct to take place between 2023 and 2026.
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
This 43-year-old bridge is in need of major repairs to continue to safely transport people and goods between the cities of Bloomington, Eagan, and Mendota Heights. Once construction is completed, travelers using the bridge will enjoy a smoother safer road. The project will also extend the life of the bridge and improve drainage.
Location
- I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River between 24th Ave. in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Mendota Heights/Eagan
Schedule
- 2023: construction will begin on the I-494 bridge over the Minnesota River. Crews will begin work on the center median shoulder and traffic will be shifted on to the outside shoulder. During this time, there will be narrower lanes on the bridge and temporary overnight lane closures.
- 2024: work will start on the westbound side of the bridge, which includes resurfacing the bridge deck and doing repair work. There will be road and ramp closures on westbound I-494 between Hwy 77 in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights.
- 2025: work on the eastbound side of the bridge will begin. There will be road and ramp closures on westbound I-494 between Hwy 77 in Bloomington and Pilot Knob Rd. in Eagan/Mendota Heights. The regional trail will also be closed.
Summary of work
- Repair pavement on I-494
- Reconstruct the regional trail
- Replace bridge joints
- Repair bridge deck, beam ends and railings
- Reconstruct bearings
- Replace highway lighting
- Repair/replace drainage
Updates
- For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.
