Major Construction Projects

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.

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• Update as of May 4, 2026: The tunneled installation of new sanitary pipe underneath I-35W is scheduled to begin the week of May 4th.
• Update as of April 27, 2026: A preconstruction conference was held on Thursday, April 23rd at Bloomington Public Works. The contractor plans on mobilizing one crew into the area near I-35W and E. Bloomington Freeway the week of April 27th to begin excavation for their first tunneling pit. The tunneled installation of new sanitary pipe underneath I-35W is scheduled to begin the week of May 6th. The contractor will also be utilizing the City-owned lot at 11000 Nesbitt for stockpile storage for the duration of the project. The contractor will be installing erosion and sediment control in the stockpile area during the week of April 27th.

PROJECT SCOPE

Based on the current and project development and re-development in the Penn-American District, it has been determined that a sanitary sewer upgrade is necessary to increase the sanitary sewer capacity in the area to allow for increase in flow.

The North Central Sanitary Sewer Capacity Improvement Project will include a new sanitary sewer, beginning in the Penn-American area and tying into the Metropolitan Council Environment Services (MCES) interceptor line at W. 92nd Street and Syndicate Avenue. This project will include installation of sanitary sewer pipe along American Boulevard from near Knox Ave heading east, then south on the Irving Ave corridor, a new crossing under I-35W, continue south down Fremont Avenue, then continue east along W. 92nd Street, and tie into the MCES interceptor just east of Syndicate Avenue. Approximately 800 feet of new sanitary sewer was previously installed on Fremont Avenue at W. 82nd Street as part of the 2025-101 PMP Street Improvement Project. This project will include the installation of approximately 13,000 feet of new sanitary sewer and will tie into both ends of the sanitary sewer that was installed on Fremont Avenue in 2025. The newly installed sanitary sewer will be upsized to accommodate current and future development based on growth projections provided by the Bloomington Planning Division and sanitary sewer capacity modeling performed by the Bloomington Utilities Division based on provided growth projections.

This sanitary sewer work will be completed with mostly trenchless installation. The trenchless technique was determined to be the most cost effective and feasible option for sanitary sewer installation based on the site conditions, depth of the sanitary sewer, and to minimize disruptions to Bloomington property owners and the traveling public.

Project Scope
The 2026-801 W 84th Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project includes the following items:

• Rehabilitation of the existing superstructure, including: 
  • Removal and replacement of timber deck boards and associated connections 
  • Repair of steel truss members, including cracked welds  
  • Salvage, rehabilitation, and reinstallation of existing truss spans
  • Modifications to the existing metal bridge railing to meet current standards 
• Replacement of sidewalk and implementation of ADA improvements at the north approach 
• Trail reconstruction, ornamental railing installation, and ADA improvements at the south approach 
• Replacement of existing tiered timber retaining walls at both bridge approaches 
• Landscaping and aesthetic enhancements 

How is the Project funded
The project will be funded by the Normandale  District Tax Abatement Funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.
Schedule
It is proposed that construction will begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed in the fall of 2026 with restoration work completing in the Spring of 2027. 

Project Scope
This project will repair, maintain and extend the life span of three bridges in Bloomington. These three bridges include the vehicle bridge at 106th Street over Nine Mile Creek, the American Boulevard bridge over Highway 100, and Auto Club bridge over the Twin Cities and Western Railroad Tracks. Preservation and maintenance work on the 106th Street bridge includes items such as concrete bridge deck surface repair, minor concrete spall repairs, painting portions of the pier columns and crack and flood seal of the bridge. The American Boulevard and Auto Club bridges will both receive a crack and flood seal. 

How is the Project funded
The project will be funded by a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.

Schedule
It is proposed that construction will begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed in the fall of 2026
 

Project Scope
This project will replace the existing timber retaining wall on the north side of W. 90th Street just west of  Xerxes Avenue. The existing retaining wall is beyond its usable serviceable life and due for replacement.  

How is the Project funded
The project will be funded by a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.

Schedule
It is proposed that construction will begin in the summer of 2026 and be completed in the fall of 2026 with restoration work completing in the Spring of 2027. 
 

Project Schedule:

Updates from the week of October 6: Asphalt driveway installation is complete.  The contractor is working on installation of foundations for the new flashing beacon system that will be installed later this Fall. 

Updates from the week of September 26: Work on this project is substantially complete, with only a few remaining items such as asphalt driveway installation, restoration work, and installation of the new pedestrian flashing beacon. The existing beacon at Portland and Bischoff will remain in service until the new system arrives, which has a 12-week lead time.

Updates from the week of September 11:

• The Contractor has completed the installation of the new sidewalk on the north side of the E 88th Street from Portland up to Stevens Avenue
• They are anticipating completing the stretch up to Nicollet Avenue by mid-week the week of September 15.
• The curb bump out at Clinton Avenue and E 88th Street was installed the week of September 8.
• The median on Portland Avenue and Bischoff Lane is scheduled for the week of September 25.
• Restoration items are scheduled for the week of September 22. 

Updates from the week of September 2:

• The contractor began work in late August with removals on E. 88th Street between 3rd Avenue and Portland Avenue, followed by installation of the proposed sidewalk along that stretch.
• Work on the section of sidewalk from 3rd Avenue to Nicollet Avenue started in early September and is expected to continue into the week of September 8.
• In addition, the contractor started work on Portland Avenue at the Valley View Middle School driveway entrance during the week of September 1. This includes renovating the existing driveway entrance and installing the proposed sidewalk on the west side of Portland Avenue.
• Work on the east side of Portland Avenue, along with construction of the proposed median at the middle school driveway entrance, is scheduled for the week of September 8.

Project Scope

This project aims to make sidewalk and access improvements to the Valley View Schools area on 88th Street from Nicollet Avenue to Portland Avenue.This project will also enhance the pedestrian crossing at Bischoff Lane and Portland Avenue.

The project includes:

• Installation of a new sidewalk along the north side of East 88th Street from Nicollet Avenue to Portland Avenue, with associated ADA compliant curb ramps
• Construction of a pedestrian refuge island, crosswalk enhancement, installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system and the addition of a center median at the intersection of Portland Avenue and Bischoff Lane.
• Crosswalk enhancement at the elementary school entrance at East 88th Street and Clinton Avenue.
• School zone speed limit signs installation on E. 88th Street, 3rd Avenue and Portland Avenue

How is the Project funded?

The project is funded partially by a Safe Routes to School federal grant with the remaining project costs covered with a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.

Updates for the week of November 10: The contractor has begun tolerancing the gravel base in preparation for asphalt pavement. The first lift of asphalt paving is scheduled be installed on Tuesday, November 11th and Wednesday November 12th. Once the first lift of asphalt paving is completed, the contractor will immediately begin raising utility maintenance holes in preparation for paving the final lift of asphalt. Final paving is scheduled late the week of November 10th. 

Updates for the week of November 3: The contractor will be back the week of November 3rd to finish concrete installation. Following concrete installation, the contractor will begin final grading the gravel base in preparation for asphalt paving.

Updates for the week of October 27: The contractor has completed installation of all mainline sanitary sewer pipe. The contractor will be back the week of October 27th to begin installation of new concrete curb & gutter. 

Updates for the week of October 6: The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street the week of October 6th. The contractor will also be working on upsizing the sanitary sewer on 1st Avenue the week of October 6th. The contractor will also continue installation and grading of gravel on 100th Street. 

Updates for the week of September 19: The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street the week of September 22nd. The contractor will be working on 100th Street at the intersection of Nicollet Avenue and working west towards Blaisdell Avenue. 

Updates for the week of September 11: The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street the week of September 15th. The contractor will be working on 100th Street at the intersection of 1st Avenue and working west towards Nicollet Ave. 

Updates for the week of September 2: The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street the week of September 8th. One utility crew will continue installing sanitary sewer from 1st Avenue to Nicollet Avenue. This second crew will be installing sanitary sewer on Wentworth Avenue to Pillsbury Avenue the week of September 8th. 

Updates for the week of August 22: The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street. The contractor will be mobilizing a second utility crew the week of August 25th. This second crew will start at 100th Street & Blaisdell Avenue and work west.

Updates for the week of August 18:  The contractor will continue sanitary utility installation along E. 100th Street. The work area for the week of August 18th will be between Stevens Avenue and 3rd Avenue. 

Updates for the week of August 11: The contractor will begin installing the new sanitary mainline on Monday, August 11th. This work will begin at the intersection of E. 100th Street & 3rd Avenue. Utility work will continue west along E. 100th Street.

2026

• Updates for the week of May 4: The contractor will be mobilizing back into the site the week of May 4th to finish the fence, remove the temporary sidewalk, and prep the area for installation of new concrete sidewalk.

2025

• Updates for  the week of November 10: The contractor will begin installation of the concrete face of the new retaining wall the week of November 10th. The contractor will also be paving the asphalt patches on W. 90th Street.
• Updates for the week of November 3: The contractor will continue installing the wall lagging materials the week of November 3rd. The contractor will also be in the week of November 3rd replacing concrete curb & gutter along the retaining wall.
• Updates for the week of October 27: The contractor will finish installing steel piling early the week of October 27th. After steel piling, the contractor will begin installing the wood lagging material and begin backfilling the new retaining wall.
• Updates for the week of October 6: The contractor will begin installing the steel piles and retaining wall lagging the week of October 6th.
• Updates for the week of September 11: The Contractor plans on starting work late in the week of September 15, with traffic control devices installation and tree removals and clearing.
• Updates for the week of September 25: The contractor is relocating a water hydrant near the new wall site. An eastbound closure of W 90th Street between Xerxes Avenue and Penn Avenue is scheduled for September 26–27 to allow for storm sewer installation; a marked detour will be provided. Removals of the existing wall and excavation of the embankment for the proposed wall are scheduled for the week of September 29.

Project Scope

This project will replace the existing two-tiered timber retaining wall on the south side of 90th Street between Russell Avenue and Vincent Avenue.The wall will be replaced with one large reinforced soldier pile wall.The existing sidewalk that currently runs between the two tiers of the existing wall will be relocated to the level of the street along the wall and have a boulevard area between the street and sidewalk.

How is the Project funded?

The project will be funded by a combination of State Aid and City funds. Special assessments are not included as part of the funding for the project.

Project Schedule:

The contract was awarded on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at City Council. Work is anticipated to begin in mid-September and continue until November 2025.There may be final restoration items completed in Spring 2026. 

Project Schedule

As of April 16, 2026

CenterPoint Energy continues to relocate the existing gas main on Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to 102nd Street in advance of the Normandale Blvd PMP Trail & Sidewalk Improvement Project.  This work will require the closure of northbound Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to 106th Street starting Monday, April 20 for approximately 1 week.  A marked detour will be provided that utilizes Old Shakopee Road, France Avenue and 102nd Street.   

As of March 31, 2026

CenterPoint Energy will also be starting gas main relocation on the east side of Normandale Blvd from Old Shakopee Road to 102nd Street in late March – early April 2026.  This will include lane closures along Normandale Blvd as the work is completed.

As of March 25, 2026

Tree removal in advance of the Normandale Blvd PMP Trail & Sidewalk Improvement Project is scheduled to occur in late March – early April 2026.  This tree removal will allow for the trail, sidewalk, retaining wall and ADA improvements along the corridor of Normandale Blvd from Old Shakopee Road to 94th Street.  The overall project is anticipated to begin in Summer 2026 and more information will be given before construction starts.  The project will also include tree, shrub and landscape replacements along the corridor in areas that are impacted by tree removal. 

Scope of this project

The 2024-110 Normandale Boulevard PMP Trail and Sidewalk Improvement Project includes trail and sidewalk improvements along with associated intersection improvements on Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to 94th Street.This project will improve the accessibility and safety of users along the corridor by providing ADA compliant facilities along with safety improvements along the corridor.

Components of the project include:

• Reconstruction of the existing walk on the west side of Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to W 94th Street with a 10’ multi-use bituminous trail. 
• Reconstruction of the existing walk on the east side of Normandale Boulevard from Old Shakopee Road to W 94th Street with a 6’ concrete sidewalk. 
• Retaining wall and fence installation at locations along the corridor to accommodate walk/trail installation.
• Upgrading pedestrian crossings with ADA compliant ramps along with Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) at signalized intersections within the corridor.
• Vehicle access and pedestrian modifications at the intersection of Hyland Greens Drive to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.
• Signal system revisions at the intersections of 102nd Street and 94th Street, along with the installation of a right turn lane on westbound 102nd Street at Normandale Boulevard.
• Right turn lane modification on southbound Normandale Boulevard at Old Shakopee Road.
• Utility revisions such as hydrant relocation to accommodate trail and sidewalk installation.
• Right turn lane modification on eastbound 94th Street

Project funding

A portion of the project is funded by state and federal grants that were acquired through the MN Safe Routes to School and Met Council Regional Solicitation process.The project is also funded by the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Right of Way Trails Construction fund, which is one of the funding sources that comes from franchise fees, along with Hennepin County, State Aid and Stormwater Utility funds.Property assessments are not included as part of the funding for this project.

This is information about various storm sewer maintenance across the City. Mailers were sent to addresses in proximity of work the week of July 28, 2025 and further coordination has occurred with landowners adjacent to waterbodies impacted by the work. 

Woodbridge Marsh: 

• This work is located at the outlet of Woodbridge Marsh, along Bloomington Ferry Road just south of 96th Street West. The work at this site is the replacement of the basin outlet structure of Woodbridge Marsh. To facilitate construction, the work will involve temporary localized reduction of water levels around the outlet, adjacent to / within City property. The work will occur entirely on City property. Construction equipment is being delivered to the site the week of May 11 and construction is anticipated to begin the week of May 18. Work is currently anticipated to last a couple of weeks. The schedule is subject to change due to weather.  

Pauly’s Pond: 

• This work is located at the outlet of Pauly’s Pond, along W 84th Street at Palmer Ave S. The work at this site is the replacement of the outlet structure of Pauly’s Pond. To facilitate construction, the work will involve temporary reduction of water levels in the pond, including pumping throughout the night for several days. Westbound traffic on W 84th Street will be reduced to one lane during the work. The work will occur entirely on City property. Work is currently anticipated to last a couple of weeks, beginning May 4. The schedule is subject to change due to weather.  

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

Schedule

The construction of this Design-Build project is underway, started in early 2023, and will continue through the end of 2026.

Updates

• For detailed project information, please visit the MnDOT project website.

Contacts

Project email: Info@i494Construction.com
Project hotline: 651-583-6435

 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.

Update from Sept 19, 2025: MnDOT has submitted the municipal consent package for I-494 Project 2.  This project will construct all of the remaining elements from the full Vision that was developed for the I-494 Corridor, that have not been included in the current phase I-494 Project 1.  The I-494 Project 2 will add EZ Pass lanes on I-494 from Hwy 77 to I-35W and from TH 100 to TH 169, as well as associated work that includes reconstructing the 82nd Street bridge over 35W, reconstructing the ramp from eastbound I-494 to southbound 35W, ADA improvements on the impacted local system, drainage system improvements, and utility relocations.  The I-494 Project 2 is being developed for letting in October 2026 as a design-build project.

With this Municipal Consent package, MnDOT is asking the City of Bloomington to approve the proposed layout as it requires the acquisition of right-of-way and it adding additional capacity.  MnDOT has submitted their request for Municipal Consent of this project and that packet included a project layout and Bloomington cost participation estimates. The Municipal Consent process is described in State Statutes 161.162 to 161.167 and requires a public hearing (which will be held with the City Council at the October 13, 2025 meeting) within 60 days of receiving the final layout, and providing a resolution of support, or disapproval, of the layout within 90 days of the public hearing.

MnDOT will be presenting an informational update on the project and Municipal Consent process to the Planning Commission on September 18, 2025 and the City Council on September 29, 2025.

Hennepin County, in partnership with the City of Bloomington, plans to reconstruct Nicollet Avenue (County Road 52) from American Boulevard to East Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, starting in 2027.

This project will improve safety and mobility for people walking, biking, rolling, and driving.

The project team hosted their 3rd open house engagement event in October 2025.

For additional project information, visit https://www.hennepin.us/en/residents/transportation/nicollet-avenue-bloomington.